This episode examines current domestic politics across the region from Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia to Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar, focusing on the various pressures facing current governments.

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This episode speaks to authors, Pey Peili & Adam Hansen, on the report entitled "Building Energy Resilience and Integrity," published by RSIS in June 2026.

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This episode reflects on how contemporary ASEAN as an organization is evolving and the challenges she is facing with Joanne Lin Weiling. 

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This episode looks at the Human Rights Watch report entitled Grabbed Land, Silenced Justice: The Persecution of Environmentalists and Indigenous Leaders in Indonesia with researcher Andreas Harsono. 

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This episode looks at the late July decision to impose Section 301 tariffs on Southeast Asian countries with Dr. Deborah Elms.

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This episode looks at broader electoral changes taking place in Malaysian politics after three state elections in which the governing coalition leading the Anwar Ibrahim Madani government has lost ground.

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This episode looks at Türkiye’s relationship with ASEAN with Mehmet Enes Beşer, focusing on defense, economic and political ties as well as Türkiye’s interests in the region. 

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This episode looks at challenges facing Brunei with Dr. Kerstein Steiner examining the dynamics of generational change, succession, her political economy and geopolitical shifts. 

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This episode looks at Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing’s attempt to normalize his government in the region, especially in ASEAN with Professor Thitinan Pongsudhirak.

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This episode examines the social media ban policy for children under 16 and focuses in on this policy in Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia and Indonesia, with Dr. Nuurrianti Jalli.

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