ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute

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The ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute is dedicated to the study of social, political and economic trends in Southeast Asia.

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Joined February 2010

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Apr 3

The State of Southeast Asia 2025 Survey Report is now out! #SSEA2025 gauges the views and perceptions of Southeast Asians on geopolitical developments affecting the region. #SSEA Download it now: iseas.edu.sg/centres/asean-…

ISEAS's tweet image. The State of Southeast Asia 2025 Survey Report is now out! #SSEA2025 gauges the views and perceptions of Southeast Asians on geopolitical developments affecting the region. #SSEA Download it now: iseas.edu.sg/centres/asean-…

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 24

Fulcrum Commentary by @jcpunongbayan and @ariesarugay - For all the praise that US President Trump lavished on his Philippine counterpart, Marcos Jr. had little to account for from his high-profile visit to the US. fulcrum.sg/trumps-tariff-…

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 18

Fulcrum Commentary by Camille Bismonte @cabismonte - To realise its ambitions to build better infrastructure across the country, the #Philippines needs to empower government units at the local level. fulcrum.sg/the-missing-li…

ISEAS's tweet card. To realise its ambitions to build better infrastructure across the country, the Philippines needs to empower government units at the local level.

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 25

This seminar will explore how #ASEAN & the Republic of #Korea can strengthen and future-proof relations with the newly elevated Comprehensive Strategic Partnership #CSP, focusing on actionable cooperation. Sign up - iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/anc… #climate #energy #economic #engagement

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 25

Upcoming next week - Workshop on how inter-racial and inter-religious interactions shape #identity in key Southeast Asian cities. Sign up here - Full details at iseas.edu.sg/events/upcomin… #Malaysia #Indonesia #Thailand

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 25

Last call before application closing date of 30 July 2025! For more information, visit the Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellowship info page at for.edu.sg/wgwvf #WGWVF #geopolitics #economics #digitaltechnology #Research #Fellowship #SoutheastAsia

ISEAS's tweet image. Last call before application closing date of 30 July 2025!

For more information, visit the Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellowship info page at for.edu.sg/wgwvf

#WGWVF #geopolitics #economics #digitaltechnology #Research #Fellowship #SoutheastAsia

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 25

Fulcrum commentary by Qian Yuming - China has sought to implement its Global Security Initiative in Southeast Asia by implementing tangible projects in regional countries. #China #SoutheastAsia fulcrum.sg/chinas-global-…

ISEAS's tweet card. China has sought to implement its Global Security Initiative in Southeast Asia by implementing tangible projects in regional countries.

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 24

Dialogues@Fulcrum - Fulcrum editor @JuliaMLau talks to Dr @yanuarnugroho about the progress of and myriad challenges facing Indonesia's new capital city, #Nusantara. #Podcast fulcrum.sg/nusantara-poli…

ISEAS's tweet card. Fulcrum editor Julia Lau talks to Dr Yanuar Nugroho about the progress of and myriad challenges facing Indonesia’s new capital city, Nusantara.

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 24

#ICYMI Happening tomorrow: In Search of Thailand's New Industrial Strategy Sign up here - iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/in-… #Thailand #IndustrialPolicy

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 23

#New in the Trends in Southeast Asia Series from #ISEASPublishing No. 18/25: “The Democratic Action Party at Sixty: Struggles over Seniority, Structure and Strategy” by Francis E. Hutchinson. Visit #ISEASBookshop bookshop.iseas.edu.sg/publication/79… iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme… #Malaysia #DAP

ISEAS's tweet image. #New in the Trends in Southeast Asia Series from #ISEASPublishing No. 18/25: “The Democratic Action Party at Sixty: Struggles over Seniority, Structure and Strategy” by Francis E. Hutchinson. Visit #ISEASBookshop bookshop.iseas.edu.sg/publication/79…
iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme… #Malaysia #DAP

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 23

Fulcrum Commentary by @StephenOlsonHF - Given the current information available regarding the US’ tariff regime towards countries such as Vietnam and Indonesia, it is hard to assess which regional countries will come up tops in the ongoing saga. fulcrum.sg/trumps-tariff-…

ISEAS's tweet card. Given current information available regarding the US’ tariff regime towards countries such as Vietnam and Indonesia, it is hard to assess which regional countries will come up tops in the ongoing s…

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 22

Fulcrum Commentary by Ary Hermawan - Within Indonesia’s largest mass Muslim organisation, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), there is a deepening ideological and generational split over the elites’ decision to defend controversial mining activities. fulcrum.sg/mining-row-exp…

ISEAS's tweet card. Within Indonesia’s largest mass Muslim organisation, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), there is a deepening ideological and generational split over the elites’ decision to defend controversial mining activitie…

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 22

ISEAS Perspective 2025/53 “Thailand Heading Into a Perfect Storm of Political Uncertainties” by Termsak Chalermpalanupap: iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme… #Thailand #ThailandPolitics @ISEAS

ISEAS's tweet card. In ongoing proceedings in the Constitutional Court, if Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is deemed to have shown a lack of integrity or behaved unethically in her telephone conversation with...

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 22

Fulcrum Commentary by Kuik Cheng-Chwee (@cckuik) - Malaysia’s initiative to establish the ASEAN-GCC-China summit underscores a long-standing desire to connect past and present. fulcrum.sg/malaysias-push…

ISEAS's tweet card. Malaysia’s initiative to establish the ASEAN-GCC-China summit underscores a long-standing desire to connect past and present.

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 21

ISEAS Perspective 2025/52 “How TikTok’s Visual Politics Shaped Indonesia’s 2024 Election” by Nuurrianti Jalli, Ika Ningtyas Unggraini, Yearry Panji Setianto: iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme… #Indonesia #IndonesiaPolitics #IndonesiaElections #SocialMediaStrategy #TikTok @ISEAS

ISEAS's tweet card. The 2024 Indonesian presidential election marked a turning point in political campaigning, with TikTok emerging as a critical tool for engaging younger voters and reshaping political narratives.

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 21

Book Talk: "Putin’s Russia and Southeast Asia" by @IanJStorey 🔗 Sign up at bit.ly/BM644 #ISEASPublishing #BookLaunch #SoutheastAsia #Russia #Ukraine #Geopolitics #PutinsRussia #BookEvent #Read @HoangThiHaISEAS

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 21

Fulcrum Commentary by Brandon Tan Jun Wen: Governments are turning to generative #AI to assist in public communications, sparking backlash over the quality & intent of such visuals. A better approach would be to pair #GenAI with human expertise. fulcrum.sg/rethinking-gen…

ISEAS's tweet card. Governments are turning to generative AI to assist in public communications, sparking backlash from the public over the quality and intent of such visuals. A better approach would be to pair GenAI …

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 21

Check out these #ISEASPublishing titles about #Singapore as we prepare to celebrate the country’s 60th birthday. For more information and other titles, visit #ISEASBookshop at for.edu.sg/iseassgbooks #read #sg60

ISEAS's tweet image. Check out these #ISEASPublishing titles about #Singapore as we prepare to celebrate the country’s 60th birthday.

For more information and other titles, visit #ISEASBookshop at for.edu.sg/iseassgbooks

#read #sg60

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 21

Thank you for your interest in this event. Please be informed that this seminar is now cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. We look forward to your support for our future events.

ISEAS's tweet image. Thank you for your interest in this event.

Please be informed that this seminar is now cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

We look forward to your support for our future events.

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 17

By Juthathip Jongwanich and Archanun Kohpaiboon - On the surface, it appears that Vietnam’s securing of lower tariffs from the US could make it more competitive than its regional rivals. A deeper examination shows that this might not be the case. fulcrum.sg/will-vietnams-…

ISEAS's tweet card. On the surface, it appears that Vietnam’s securing of lower tariffs from the US could make it more competitive than its regional rivals. A deeper examination shows that this might not be the case.…

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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute@ISEAS · Jul 17

ISEAS Perspective 2025/51 “Takeaways from Singapore’s New Nationally Determined Contribution to the Paris Agreement” by Qiu Jiahui: iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme… #Singapore #ClimateChange #NDC #ParisAgreement @ISEAS

ISEAS's tweet card. Singapore is one of only 15 Parties to the Paris Agreement, and the only country from Southeast Asia, to submit their updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by the deadline of 10 February...

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