Op Eds

“‘The Chinese are coming’: in Indonesia, education doesn’t stop people believing falsehoods” – Op-Ed by Ibnu Nadzir, Sari Seftiani and Yogi Setya Permana

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2019/92 “Hoax and Misinformation in Indonesia: Insights from a Nationwide Survey” by Ibnu Nadzir, Sari Seftiani and Yogi Setya Permana and extracted for publication by South China Morning Post on 8 November 2019. 

Guest writers, Ibnu Nadzir is a researcher at the Centre for Society and Culture – Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia (LIPI), Sari Seftiani is a researcher at Centre for Population Studies – LIPI, and Yogi Setya Permana is a researcher at Centre for Political Studies – LIPI.

 

“Us-Southeast Asia Trade Is Increasing, But So Are Deficits” – Op-Ed by Malcolm Cook for East-West Center

 

This article was published by East-West Center on 16 October 2019.

Dr Malcolm Cook is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

“Trump skips ASEAN-related summits again. It’s déjà vu for Asia” – Op-Ed by Hoang Thi Ha in CNA

 

This article was published by Channel Newsasia on 2 November 2019. 

Ms Hoang Thi Ha is Lead Researcher (Politics & Security Affairs) ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

“印尼反华人势力伺机而动” – Op-Ed by Leo Suryadinata in Lianhe Zaobao

 

This article was published by Lianhe Zaobao on 1 November 2019. 

Dr Leo Suryadinata is Visiting Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

“What does Jokowi’s new cabinet say about where Indonesian politics is headed?” – Op-Ed by Max Lane in TODAY

 

This article was published by TODAY on 31 October 2019. 

Dr Max Lane is Visiting Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

“Plastic Fantastic – Solving the Problem We Created for Ourselves” – Op-Ed by Serina Abdul Rahman in Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung

 

This article was published by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung on 31 October 2019. 

Dr Serina Abdul Rahman is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

“As Myanmar embraces China, can it reap the rewards?” – Op-Ed by U Myint in SCMP

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2019/90 “Thinking, Fast and Slow” on the Belt and Road: Myanmar’s Experience with China” by U Myint and extracted for publication by South China Morning Post on 31 October 2019. 

Guest writer, U Myint is a Director at the Tun Commercial Bank and Economic Advisor to the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

 

“巫统和伊斯兰党合作及其影响” – Op-Ed by Norshahril Saat in Lianhe Zaobao

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2019/83 “The UMNO-PAS Unity Charter and its Impact” by Norshahril Saat and translated for publication by Lianhe Zaobao on 28 October 2019. 

Dr Norshahril Saat is Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

“While Jokowi’s critics question his cabinet choices, the markets have responded positively” – Op-Ed by Swage Dharma Negara in SCMP

 

This article was published by South China Morning Post on 25 October 2019. 

Dr Siwage Dharma Negara is Senior Fellow and Co-coordinator, Indonesia Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

“Asean outlook on the Indo-Pacific – time for action” – Op-Ed by Hoang Thi Ha in The Straits Times

 

This article was published by The Straits Times on 25 October 2019. 

Ms Hoang Thi Ha is Lead Researcher (Politics and Security Affairs) ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.