HeyJaredStraight Talk Southeast Asia
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.
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EP152: Varied Regime Political Pressures (opens the original)
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This episode examines current domestic politics across the region from Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia to Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar, focusing on the various pressures facing current governments. Stay informed on our website: https://straighttalkseasia.com/
EP151: Building ASEAN Energy Resilience with Dr. Pey Peili and Adam Hansen (opens the original)
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This episode speaks to authors, Pey Peili & Adam Hansen, on the report entitled "Building Energy Resilience and Integrity," published by RSIS in June 2026. Stay informed on our website: https://straighttalkseasia.com/
EP150: ASEAN at 59 with Joanne Lin Weiling (opens the original)
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This episode reflects on how contemporary ASEAN as an organization is evolving and the challenges she is facing with Joanne Lin Weiling. Stay informed on our website: https://straighttalkseasia.com/
EP149: Environmental Activism Facing Pressure in Indonesia with Andreas Harsono (opens the original)
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This episode looks at the Human Rights Watch report entitled Grabbed Land, Silenced Justice: The Persecution of Environmentalists and Indigenous Leaders in Indonesia with researcher Andreas Harsono. Stay informed on our website: https://straighttalkseasia.com/
EP148: 301-Tariffs and Southeast Asia with Dr. Deborah Elms (opens the original)
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This episode looks at the late July decision to impose Section 301 tariffs on Southeast Asian countries with Dr. Deborah Elms. Stay informed on our website: https://straighttalkseasia.com/
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