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Straight Talk Southeast Asia Renegade Radio
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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!
This show is produced by Renegade Radio.
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EP42: A Look at Changes in Vietnamese Politics with Dr. Zachary Abuza
After the leadership transition in Vietnam, this episode looks at the broader drivers and implications of ongoing political changes in conversation with Dr. Zachary Abuza.
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EP41: Strategic Engagement in Japan-Southeast Asia Relations with Dr. Kei Koga
This episode with Dr. Kei Koga examines current dynamics in the Japan-Southeast Asia relations, drawing attention to new drivers and recent changes in Japan’s approach to foreign policy toward the region.
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EP40: Timor Leste’s Challenges with Dr. Rui Graça Feijó
One year after Timor Leste’s parliamentary election, this episode looks at the progress and challenges facing this Southeast Asia country.
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EP39: Rise of Transnational Crime and Scamming in Southeast Asia with Dr. Jason Tower
This episode looks at the rise of transnational crime in Southeast Asia focusing on the findings of a May 2024 United States Institute of Peace report on drivers and the changing patterns of criminality. Joining me is Dr. Jason Tower, one of the chairs of the study.
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EP38: Legal Democratic Backsliding in Indonesia with Andreas Harsono
This week’s episode focused on contemporary legal measures that are undercutting democracy in Indonesia with Human Rights Watch’s Andreas Harsono.
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EP37: A More Resilient Singapore: Lee Hsien Loong’s Legacy in Conversation with Dr. Bilveer Singh
As Lee Hsien Loong steps down after almost twenty years as the third prime minister of Singapore this episode reflects on his legacy in conversation with Dr. Bilveer Singh.
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