In this episode, we are joined by Economist Doris Liew in a look at how Southeast Asia is responding to the Trump administration’s tariffs. 


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This episode discusses the Human Rights Watch report on the vulnerabilities of Myanmar nationals in Thailand and explores possible solutions. 

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This episode looks at Vietnam’s administrative reforms profoundly reshaping local government and relationships with citizens with Hanh Nguyen.  

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This episode looks at developments in contemporary Thailand and factors impacting shaping instability with Thai academic, activist and former member of parliament Kunthida Rungruengkiat. 

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This episode looks at France’s engagement with Southeast Asia with IFRI’s Juliette Loesch, with analysis of contemporary Thailand and fallout of the escalation of the Iran-Iraq War on Southeast Asia from co-host Zachary Abuza.

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This episode looks at the transformation of Southeast Asia’s energy sector with a focus on nuclear power with Dr. Alvin Chew who concentrates on Singapore but also looks at trends across the region.

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This episode looks at Indonesian foreign policy under President Prabowo Subianto with Dr. Yohanes Sulaiman.

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This episode looks at the recent ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur and challenges facing the regional organization with Prof Dewi Fortuna Anwar. 

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This episode discusses developments in elite politics in Thailand with scholar Ken Lohatepanont. 

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This episode discusses the May 2025 Philippine midterm elections with ProCleo Anne Calimbahin, highlighting the changes in fortunes for prominent political families, the impact on President Marcos and potential for political reform ahead. 

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