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Asian Insider Ep 48: Disunited States of America - internal tensions worsening

15:54 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

The US has been through major upheavals and may be on the cusp of another.

In this episode, Mallory Newall - public opinion analyst and Washington DC-based director at Ipsos Public Affairs - and Florida-based historian Charles Zelden, speak with Nirmal Ghosh to discuss the latest developments.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected]) & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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Asian Insider Ep 48: Disunited States of America - internal tensions worsening

15:54 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

The US has been through major upheavals and may be on the cusp of another.

In this episode, Mallory Newall - public opinion analyst and Washington DC-based director at Ipsos Public Affairs - and Florida-based historian Charles Zelden, speak with Nirmal Ghosh to discuss the latest developments.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected]) & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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Asian Insider Ep 47: On tenterhooks in Asia: China, India keenly watching US Election

17:50 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

What does another Trump presidency or a Biden victory mean for China and India?

Nirmal Ghosh hosts The Straits Times' China correspondent Elizabeth Law and India bureau chief Nirmala Ganapathy.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected]) & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2

Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

---

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Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m

#PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad

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Asian Insider Ep 47: On tenterhooks in Asia: China, India keenly watching US Election

17:50 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

What does another Trump presidency or a Biden victory mean for China and India?

Nirmal Ghosh hosts The Straits Times' China correspondent Elizabeth Law and India bureau chief Nirmala Ganapathy.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected]) & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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Asian Insider Ep 46: High risk of election-related violence in the US

16:56 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

The high risk of election-related violence on and beyond the US presidential election on Nov 3 is worrying, say experts on Asian Insider.

1) Introduction (0:08)

2) Is the risk of violence more acute in the current political environment? (2:22)

3) Is the prospect of potentially armed poll watchers a worry? (3:54)

4) What are the prospects of a rural rebellion? (4:54)

5) Does the US risk being exploited by outside influences? (8:13)

6) Are there links between right-wing extremists worldwide? (9:40)

7) Colin P. Clarke on the risk of a civil war (11:46) 

8) Vasabjit Banerjee on the risk of a civil war (13:12)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected])

Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2

Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

---

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Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7

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Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN

In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt

Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m

#PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad

ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE

Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas

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Asian Insider Ep 46: High risk of election-related violence in the US

16:56 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

The high risk of election-related violence on and beyond the US presidential election on Nov 3 is worrying, say experts on Asian Insider.

1) Introduction (0:08)

2) Is the risk of violence more acute in the current political environment? (2:22)

3) Is the prospect of potentially armed poll watchers a worry? (3:54)

4) What are the prospects of a rural rebellion? (4:54)

5) Does the US risk being exploited by outside influences? (8:13)

6) Are there links between right-wing extremists worldwide? (9:40)

7) Colin P. Clarke on the risk of a civil war (11:46) 

8) Vasabjit Banerjee on the risk of a civil war (13:12)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected])

Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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Asian Insider Ep 45: Thailand in crisis: Special Parliament session offers space for compromise

13:47 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

How far will the Thai government go in meeting protesters’ demands? The outcome is uncertain as protesters remain emboldened amid crackdown, says a Thai professor on Asian Insider.

1. Thailand in Crisis: Special Parliament session offers some space for compromise (00:12)
2. Assoc. Prof Viengrat Nethipo discusses whether the use of water cannons was a turning point in the protests. (02:11)
3. ST’s Tan Hui Yee examines the Thai government’s response to the protests. (05:37)
4. Is there room for compromise or is this seen as a zero-sum game? (07.10)
5.  How do the Thai protests compare to the Hong Kong protests? (10:48)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected])

Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2

Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

---

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Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7

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In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt

Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m

#PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad

ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE

Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas

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Asian Insider Ep 45: Thailand in crisis: Special Parliament session offers space for compromise

13:47 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

How far will the Thai government go in meeting protesters’ demands? The outcome is uncertain as protesters remain emboldened amid crackdown, says a Thai professor on Asian Insider.

Thailand in Crisis: Special Parliament session offers some space for compromise (00:12)

Assoc. Prof Viengrat Nethipo discusses whether the use of water cannons was a turning point in the protests. (02:11)

ST’s Tan Hui Yee examines the Thai government’s response to the protests. (05:37)

Is there room for compromise or is this seen as a zero-sum game? (07.10)

 How do the Thai protests compare to the Hong Kong protests? (10:48)

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected])

Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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Asian Insider Ep 44: Why the Quad is not an Indo-Pacific "Nato"; 4-nation mechanism still only consultative

16:38 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

The Quad of four nations was revived because of wariness of China but is still aspirational, as Brookings Institute's Tanvi Madan and Atlantic Council's Robert Manning tell ST's US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh.  

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected])

Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2

Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

---

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Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7

Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf

Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN

In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt

Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m

#PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad

ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE

Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas

Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ

Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL

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Asian Insider Ep 44: Why the Quad is not an Indo-Pacific "Nato"; 4-nation mechanism still only consultative

16:38 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

The Quad of four nations was revived because of wariness of China but is still aspirational, as Brookings Institute's Tanvi Madan and Atlantic Council's Robert Manning tell ST's US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh.  

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh ([email protected])

Edited by: ST Video team and Muhammad Firmann

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