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Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre mentioned in an article by Kompas: “Mencari Kurikulum Sriwijaya”

 

The article was first published by Kompas on October 04, 2016.

The Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore, pursues research on historical interactions among Asian societies and civilisations.

 

Seminar on China’s Strategy and Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific Region

 

This 1.5-hour morning seminar discussed the significant shifts in power balances in the Indo-Pacific region, partly fueled by the comprehensive rise of China, “rebalance” strategy of the United States, Japan’s re-rise, India’s Act East policy, revival of territorial disputes and contest over maritime, cyber and space commons.

 

Ian Storey and Le Hong Hiep quoted in TODAY: “US warships make first visit in decades to strategic Vietnam port”

 

The article was first published online by TODAY on October 04, 2016.

Dr Ian Storey and Dr Le Hong Hiep are Senior Fellow and Fellow respectively at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

“What the Jakarta Governor nominations tell us about Indonesian politics,” an Op-Ed by Hui Yew-Foong and Deasy Simandjuntak in TODAY

 

The article was first published by TODAY on October 04, 2016.

Dr Hui Yew-Foong and Dr Deasy Simandjuntak are Senior Fellow and Coordinator, Indonesia Studies Programme and Visiting Fellow respectively at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

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Cassey Lee quoted in Channel NewsAsia: “A quick ride out of poverty, thanks to ride-sharing apps”

 

The article was first published online by Channel NewsAsia on October 03, 2016.

Dr Cassey Lee is Senior Fellow and Co-Coordinator, Regional Economic Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Malcolm Cook quoted in TVC News: “Philippines’ Duterte likens himself to Hitler”

 

The article was first published by TVC News on October 02, 2016.

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

 

Seminar on Japanese Artists and Art Policy in Japanese-occupied Indonesia and Singapore, 1942-1945

 

This 1.5-hour afternoon seminar showed how understanding the art historical context in Asia preceding the war was crucial to measure the impact of the Japanese artistic campaigns in Southeast Asia. The speaker, Mr Antariksa demonstrated how strong debates had split the Japanese art world since the late 19th century between advocates of traditional Japanese artistic conventions, techniques and materials (Nihonga) and supporters of modern art inspired by the West (Yōga).

 

Seminar on Previewing the 2017 Jakarta Election: Candidates, Coalitions and Prospects for the Campaign

 

This 1.5-hour seminar provided a preview of the 2017 Jakarta election. In addition, the seminar also contextualized the election in broader political trends in Indonesia and analysed the significance of the impending campaign for future elections in Indonesia. 

 

“Duterte’s Policy Process”, a Commentary by Malcolm Cook

 

Commentary 2016/65, 30 September 2016

The predominantly profane language President Duterte uses to announce presidential changes to Philippine foreign and security policy continues to capture headlines. The substance of these changes – distancing the Philippines from the United States and adopting approaches to the South China disputes favoured by China – and the sharp reversal from the foreign and security policy stance of the preceding Aquino administration they represent are causing concern for those that supported the Aquino stance.

 

7th Annual OPUS Lecture Series with Syracuse University

 

Over 40 students from Syracuse University attended a 2-day Outreach Programme for University Students (OPUS) Lecture Series, now in its 7th run, at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute on 22 August 2016.