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Dialogues at Fulcrum

Dialogues at Fulcrum provides an insider's perspective on the ever-evolving landscape of Southeast Asia. We speak to researchers at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS), as well as external speakers, on topics related to Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment. Dialogues at Fulcrum is published by ISEAS. Established as an autonomous organisation by the Singapore Government in 1968, ISEAS is a regional research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia.

  1. Introducing Timor-Leste

    FEB 27

    Introducing Timor-Leste

    Fulcrum editor Julia Lau speaks to Ambassador Alex Tilman about Timor-Leste's imminent accession to ASEAN and its implications. They delve into aspects of Timor-Leste's identity as a Lusophone, small island, and majority Catholic nation-state. 1:40 –  Introducing Ambassador Alex Tilman 3:17 –  How the global uptick in tensions affects Timor-Leste and ASEAN 5:35 –  How Timor-Leste hopes to diversify its economy 10:50 –  Timor-Leste’s identity and priorities as a Lusophone and small island nation-state 14:27 –  How Timor-Leste’s being majority Catholic affects its identity and foreign policy 16:55 –  The NGO, Maluk Timor 18:30 –  What can travellers to Timor-Leste expect? 21:05 –  Ambassador Tilman’s journey to diplomacy Dialogues at Fulcrum is a podcast published by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

    25 min
  2. It’s Complicated? Cambodia-Vietnam Relations Examined

    11/27/2024

    It’s Complicated? Cambodia-Vietnam Relations Examined

    Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the complex issue of Cambodia-Vietnam relations in light of their new leadership. One issue examined is Cambodia's recent withdrawal from the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area and what it means for the region. 2:07 – Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLVDTA) 9:26 – “Losers all around?” Vietnam’s view on Cambodia’s withdrawal from CLVDTA 13:30 – The role of individual leaders in geopolitics: new leaders in Vietnam and Cambodia testing their powers? 25:00 – Short-term prognosis for bilateral relations 37:12 – How to build trust and longer-term bilateral outlook 41:04 – Dealing with US and China: Hedging, Balancing, or …? 44:20 – The South China Sea dispute 45:54 – Cambodia’s reaction to the first Trump win in the US presidential election (PE) 2016 versus PE2024 49:53 – Cambodia’s agency 55:00 – How small nation-states can stabilise ties and enhance multilateral cooperation Dialogues at Fulcrum is a podcast published by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

    1 hr
  3. Unpacking Recent Political Developments in Thailand

    09/20/2024

    Unpacking Recent Political Developments in Thailand

    Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the latest dramatic political events and the new government in Thailand with Acting Coordinator of ISEAS' Thailand Studies Programme, Dr Napon Jatusripitak. 1:11 –  How did the Srettha Thavisin administration come to an end? 4:28 –  Judicial overreach in Srettha's dismissal 9:50 –  The weaknesses of democratic institutions 12:45 –  Dissolution of Move Forward Party and its implications 19:55 –  Paetongtarn Shinawatra's rise to premiership 26:16 –  Prospects for Paetongtarn's administration and Pheu Thai 29:43 –  Putting Thailand back in international politics? 31:30 –  "Digital Wallet" scheme 36:30 –  The new Cabinet 40:52 –  Family ties in the Cabinet 50:45 –  Dr Jatusripitak's research journey Dialogues at Fulcrum is a podcast published by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

    56 min
  4. Parsing the Future of Vietnam Under New Leadership

    08/19/2024

    Parsing the Future of Vietnam Under New Leadership

    William Choong, Fulcrum’s Managing Editor and ISEAS Senior Fellow, discusses the recent leadership changes in Vietnam with Dr Nguyen Khac Giang, a visiting fellow at ISEAS’ Vietnam Studies Programme (VSP), and Dr Le Hong Hiep, the coordinator of the VSP. 1:39 – Drivers of Vietnam’s leadership changes 3:55 – Vietnam’s political future under General Secretary To Lam 10:28 – The durability of Vietnam’s anti-corruption drive 14:42 – Perceptions of To Lam’s public security background 18:50 – Changes in Vietnam’s economic direction 24:50 – The future of Vietnam’s “bamboo diplomacy” 28:20 – Vietnam’s future relations with Russia 30:25 – The future of the Vietnam-US relationship Dialogues at Fulcrum is a podcast published by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

    39 min
  5. Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement: Part of a Bigger Puzzle

    07/31/2024

    Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement: Part of a Bigger Puzzle

    William Choong, Fulcrum's Managing Editor and ISEAS Senior Fellow, discusses the recent Japan-Philippines reciprocal access agreement with Dr Aries Arugay, the coordinator of the institute’s Philippine Studies Programme, and Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science, at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. 1:30 – An overview of ISEAS’ Philippine Studies Programme⁠ 7:12 – The significance of the Japan-Philippines reciprocal access agreement (RAA) 14:10 – How the RAA will help in Manila’s contest of wills with Beijing 22:51 – Will recent China-Philippines bilateral consultation mechanisms soothe tensions? 31:25 – Will the conclusion of Conduct of Conduct negotiations on the South China Sea resolve the tensions there? 37:53 – How bigger trends such as Sino-US rivalry and a new US administration come 2025 affect Manila’s position Dialogues at Fulcrum is a podcast published by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

    47 min
  6. Singapore as a "Nation of Lions Led by Lions"

    07/18/2024

    Singapore as a "Nation of Lions Led by Lions"

    William Choong, Fulcrum's Managing Editor and ISEAS Senior Fellow, discusses the second volume of S. Rajaratnam's authorised biography, the Lion's Roar, with author and ISEAS writer-in-residence Irene Ng. 2:20 – An introduction by the author and her inspiration for the biography 7:21 – The themes in the biography which resonated most with the author 13:40 – Some trials and triumphs in writing the biography 18:40 – Would S. Rajaratnam have persisted in pushing the “Malaysian Malaysia” concept if he had known that it would not have been successful? 24:00 – How did S. Rajaratnam, the foreign minister of a small country, succeed in working with ASEAN to get Vietnam to withdraw from Cambodia in the end? 30:20 – S. Rajaratnam’s astuteness in dealing with China and the United States 35:01 – Intriguing aspects of S. Rajaratnam the man, his interests and his “inner spirit” 40:25 – S. Rajaratnam’s quest to go beyond material things to higher ideals 46:16 – A key takeaway that young Singaporeans should draw from S. Rajaratnam’s life Dialogues at Fulcrum is a ⁠podcast⁠ published by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

    49 min
  7. Promises and Setbacks on Anwar's Path for Reform

    07/05/2024

    Promises and Setbacks on Anwar's Path for Reform

    Fulcrum editor Lee Hwok Aun and ISEAS Malaysia Studies Programme Coordinator Francis Hutchinson discuss Malaysia's long reform journey and the hits and misses of Anwar Ibrahim's administration, with Meredith Weiss, ISEAS Visiting Senior Fellow and Professor of Political Science at the University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY). Dialogues at Fulcrum is a podcast published by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. For quick reference, the themes below were discussed: 2:14 – About Prof Weiss: beginnings of interest in Malaysia and Southeast Asia 5:12 – Important milestones in Malaysia’s reform journey 10:24 – Role of political leadership 15:10 – Most feasible and high-impact reforms for the Anwar administration 21:54 – Policy messaging and broad-based reforms 28:00 – Reform failures and missed opportunities 30:30 – Is Malaysian democracy maturing? 32:42 – What has civil society contributed and learned? 37:11 – Pakatan’s lack of sustained reforms compared to other countries 42:28 – Grading Malaysia’s reform achievement

    44 min
  8. The Shangri-La Dialogue's Coming of Age - A Conversation with Veerle Nouwens

    06/19/2024

    The Shangri-La Dialogue's Coming of Age - A Conversation with Veerle Nouwens

    Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the recent Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) and the significance of two decades of the SLD with IISS Executive Director, Veerle Nouwens. Dialogues at Fulcrum is a podcast published by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. For quick reference, the themes below were discussed: 0:55 – More about Veerle Nouwens 3:20 – Are the US and China engaging in "duelling narratives"? 11:11 – SLD's impact on US-China dialogue 16:22 – Has China won over the region? 23:03 – Is dialogue sufficient to resolve tensions over the South China Sea? 28:00 – Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's appearance at SLD and upcoming peace summit in Switzerland 35:02 – Other themes arising from SLD 21 37:27 – Veerle's advice to aspiring thinktankers

    41 min
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    Dialogues at Fulcrum provides an insider's perspective on the ever-evolving landscape of Southeast Asia. We speak to researchers at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS), as well as external speakers, on topics related to Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment. Dialogues at Fulcrum is published by ISEAS. Established as an autonomous organisation by the Singapore Government in 1968, ISEAS is a regional research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia.

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      ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
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      2022 - 2025
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