Straight Talk Southeast Asia

May 13 2024 6

Welcome to Straight Talk Southeast Asia. In this podcast, host, political analyst and academic, Dr. Bridget Welsh covers politics, current affairs, developments and other news in Southeast Asia, all for your listening pleasure. Episodes cover the latest developments every week, so it's best to listen to the latest episode to get to know what's happening. See you soon!

This show is produced by Renegade Radio.

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EP37: A More Resilient Singapore: Lee Hsien Loong’s Legacy in Conversation with Dr. Bilveer Singh

May 13 2024 36 mins

As Lee Hsien Loong steps down after almost twenty years as the third prime minister of Singapore this episode reflects on his legacy in conversation with Dr. Bilveer Singh.Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

EP36: A Changing EU-ASEAN Relationship? In Conversation with David Hutt

May 04 2024 28 mins

This episode looks at the relationship between Europe and Southeast Asia with journalist David Hutt, focusing on shifts in priorities and engagement. Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

EP35: Political Turmoil in Vietnam w/ Dr. Nguyen Khac Giang

Apr 29 2024 30 mins

This episode in conversation with Dr. Nguyen Khac Giang looks at Vietnam’s leadership crisis after the leader of the National Assembly Vuong Ding Hue resigned this month, removing yet another pillar of the country’s collective leadership. Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

EP34: Myanmar Junta Losing Control of Borders? Overview of Losses and Kyaw Lynn on Rakhine

Apr 22 2024 31 mins

This episode looks at how conflict has intensified since Operation 1027 last year and in particular in the last three months as the junta has lost ground across border areas, from Rakhine and recent fall of Myawaddy to Muse in the Shan and Laukkai in Kachin states and fleshed out some of the implications. Special attention centres on Rakhine in conversation with analyst Kyaw Lynn.

EP33: Are Southeast Asia’s Climate Change Policies Heating Up? In Conversation with Dr. Danny Marks

Apr 15 2024 25 mins

This episode looks at the issue of climate change in the region, with a focus on the politics and policies that are changing. Leading the discussion is Dr. Danny Marks from Dublin City University. Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

EP30: Building Women’s Empowerment through ASEAN in Conversation with Ryce Chanchai of UNWomen

Mar 18 2024 26 mins

In recognition of a focus on women in March, this episode looks at some of the challenges facing women in Southeast Asia as a whole, highlighting the work taking place in ASEAN with Ryce Chanchai lead of the ASEAN Governance and Women, Peace and Security Regional Programme of UN Women. Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

EP29: Australia’s ASEAN Economic Pivot: Reflecting on the Melbourne 2024 Summit with Susannah Patton

Mar 12 2024 26 mins

This episode reflects on the 2nd Australia-ASEAN Summit held in Melbourne earlier this March. We look at how Australia’s relations with the region and individual countries are changing, as are its priorities and positioning. Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

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