Straight Talk Southeast Asia

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!<br /><br />This show is produced by Renegade Radio.

EP114: AI Governance in Southeast Asia w/ Michael Bak

This episode looks at AI governance in Southeast Asia with Michael Bak, Head of Policy & Network of AI Safety Asia.Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

11-12
25:05

EP113: Trump Comes to Malaysia / ASEAN with Dr. Ilango Karuppannan

This episode looks at US President Trump’s visit to Malaysia and the 47th ASEAN Summit/Meetings in Kuala Lumpur chaired by PM Anwar Ibrahim with Dr. Ilango Karuppanan.Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

11-02
28:33

EP112: Myanmar and ASEAN with Dr. Moe Thuzar

This episode looks at how ASEAN has handled the conflict in Myanmar over the past year with Malaysia as Chair with Dr. Moe Thuzar of Singapore’s Iseas Yusof Ishak Institute.Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

10-26
27:54

EP111: Timor Leste Enters ASEAN with Ivo Ribiero

This episode looks at Timor Leste’s entry into ASEAN with scholar and NBR Fellow Ivo Ribiero.Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

10-22
28:35

EP110: Media Freedom in Southeast Asia with Bey Lih Yi

This episode reflects on the genocides impacting Southeast Asia and speaks with Committee to Project Journalist’s (CPJ) Bey Lih Yi on the challenges impacting media freedom in Southeast Asia. Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

10-13
28:58

EP109: Trends in Transnational Crime with Jason Tower

This episode looks at trends regarding transnational crime/scam centers in Southeast Asia with transnational crime and security expert Jason Tower. Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

10-05
30:45

EP108: Indonesia Civil-Military Relations w/ Natalie Sambhi & Reshuffle Insights by Wasisto Raharjo Jati

This episode looks at Indonesia’s civil-military relations with Verve Research’s Natalie Sambhi and shares observations on contemporary Indonesian politics with BRIN’s Wasisto Raharjo Jati.Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

09-29
35:24

EP107: Bangsamoro Election with Georgi Engelbrecht

This episode looks at the coming Bangsamoro elections in the Philippines with Georgi Engelbrecht.Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

09-22
42:15

EP106: India and Southeast Asia with Dr Rahul Mishra

This episode looks at India’s relationship with Southeast Asia with JNU’s associate professor Rahul Mishra. Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

09-17
37:43

EP105: Papua’s Perpetual Conflict with Dr. Hipolitus Wangge

This episode looks at the conflict in Papua with Dr. Hipolitus Wangge, examining recent trends and challenges.Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

09-08
38:30

EP104: Protests in Indonesia with Dr. Rendy Pahrun Wadipalapa

This episode discusses factors shaping the recent protests in Indonesia with Dr Rendy Pahrun Wadipalapa of BRIN. Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

09-01
32:13

EP103: A Look at Laos with Dr Keith Barney

This episode focuses on contemporary developments and challenges facing Laos with Associate Professor Keith Barney of the Australian National University. Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

08-25
30:05

EP102: Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy with Jonathan Berkshire Miller

This episode looks at Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy with Jonathan Berkshire Miller, and highlights Canada’s increased engagement with the region. Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

08-18
29:57

EP101: Myanmar's Post-Coup Economic Transformation with Dr. Jared Bissenger

This episode looks at the major developments in Myanmar's economy since the junta coup of February 2021.Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

08-11
33:02

EP100: Southern Thailand's Not So Contained Conflict with Don Pathan

This episode looks at the conflict in southern Thailand with long-term political analyst of this area Don Pathan.Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

08-04
29:16

EP99: Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes with Professor Gregory Raymond

This episode looks at the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand with Professor Gregory Raymond. Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

07-28
38:37

EP98: A Pressure Game? Tariffs in Southeast Asia with Doris Liew

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. Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

07-21
31:34

EP97: Protecting Myanmar Nationals in Thailand with HRW’s Nadia Hardman

This episode discusses the Human Rights Watch report on the vulnerabilities of Myanmar nationals in Thailand and explores possible solutions. Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

07-14
33:21

EP96: Vietnam’s Administration Restructuring w/ Hanh Nguyen

This episode looks at Vietnam’s administrative reforms profoundly reshaping local government and relationships with citizens with Hanh Nguyen.  Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

07-07
27:41

EP95: Thailand’s Political Instability Persists with former MP Kunthida Rungruengkiat

This episode looks at developments in contemporary Thailand and factors impacting shaping instability with Thai academic, activist and former member of parliament Kunthida Rungruengkiat. Stay informed on our website:https://straighttalkseasia.com/

07-01
27:19

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