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.
Fulcrum editor Lee Hwok Aun unpacks Malaysia’s previous general election – and the next one – with four contributors of the just-published book Malaysia’s 2022 General Election: Crafting Power in a Crowded Arena (https://bookshop.iseas.edu.sg/publication/8013): Howard Lee, Nuurrianti Jalli, Shahril Hamdan, and Danesh Chacko.
2:55 – Big tent coalitional politics in Malaysia
11:56 – Effects of social media and TikTok on electoral health
18:19 – Candidate vs party factor
26:20 – Pragmatic and tactical voting
36:20 – Leadership qualities and Malay voters
41:58 – Simulation of GE16 minority turnout and vote swing scenarios
47:11 – DAP outlook in strongholds and DAP-PH relations
54:55 – Artificial Intelligence and the next election
1:01:10 Audience Q&A 1 – Key factors in next election, voter fatigue and disaffection, effect of splinter parties – on federal and Perak politics, Undi-18 consequences
1:21:45 Audience Q&A 2 – Influence of monarchy, economic indicators, disillusioned youth, long-term trends
1:38:55 Closing round – When will GE16 happen and what will it feature?
Get your copy of Malaysia’s 2022 General Election: Crafting Power in a Crowded Arena (https://bookshop.iseas.edu.sg/publication/8013) and The Defeat of Barisan Nasional: Missed Signs or Late Surge? (https://bookshop.iseas.edu.sg/publication/2414)
Dialogues at Fulcrum is a podcast published by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
3 Jun 2026
Southeast Asia Between the Giants
Fulcrum (https://fulcrum.sg/) editor William Choong talks to Piper Campbell and Joanne Lin about Southeast Asia operating amid rivalry between China and the US. Ambassador Campbell is the Inaugural Chair of the Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security, American University. She has taught at the university since January 2020. This followed a distinguished, 30-year diplomatic career. Joanne Lin is the coordinator of the ASEAN Studies Centre (https://www.iseas.edu.sg/centres/asean-studies-centre/) at ISEAS.
2:45 – How did speakers’ “love affair” with Southeast Asia start?
11:11 – The importance of Southeast Asia
17:56 – The contradiction between Southeast Asia’s importance and the US’ falling currency in the region
25:30 – Are Southeast Asians more inclined towards China?
33:20 – Trump’s concept of a Group of 2 (G2): where is this headed?
Dialogues at Fulcrum is a podcast published by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute (https://www.iseas.edu.sg/).
24 Apr 2026
Japan’s Grand Strategy Amid Geopolitical Flux
Fulcrum (https://fulcrum.sg/)editor William Choong talks to Kei Koga about Japan’s grand strategy and approach to the Indo-Pacific amid challenges to the global rules-based order. Prof Koga is Associate Professor and Head of Division at the Public Policy and Global Affairs Programme, School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
4:20 – Japan’s grand strategy towards the Indo-Pacific?
10:30 – How the disruption to the rule-based order is affecting Japan and Southeast Asia
15:20 – Adapting to a “world minus one” system
19:30 - The future trajectory of the US-Japan alliance
27:00 – PM Takaichi’s polite “no” to Trump on the Gulf
30:30 – Japan and the future of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (is it dead?)
36:45 – Systemic factors behind ructions in Sino-Japanese relations
43:40 – The issue of history in Sino-Japanese relations
Dialogues at Fulcrum is a podcast published by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute (https://www.iseas.edu.sg/).
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