ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute

Upcoming next week - Event on Article 6 rulebook and the market in

Full details at https://www.iseas.edu.sg/events/upcoming-events/

Fulcrum Commentary by Elbinsar Purba - Indonesia’s plan to generate 100 GW of solar energy is laudable. However, there are serious concerns about implementation.

Indonesia’s 100 GW Solar Ambition: Can Rural Cooperatives Bridge the Gap? | FULCRUM Indonesia’s plan to generate 100 GW of solar energy is laudable. However, there are serious concerns about implementation.

Fulcrum Commentary by Zha Daojiong - China and the US have been working together to combat illicit drug activities. This will have a significant impact on Southeast Asia.

Sino-US Action Against Drugs Keeps Functional Cooperation High | FULCRUM China and the US have been working together to combat illicit drug activities. This will have a significant impact on Southeast Asia.

for title - 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

"Towards the Indonesian Republic is a compelling work that convincingly demonstrates the influence, legacy, and Marxist DNA within the Indonesian Revolution." ~Dr Iqra Anugrah, Journal of Contemporary Asia, May 2026

Read more athttps://bookshop.iseas.edu.sg/files/misc/Book_Review_JCA_BM630_IA.pdf

For more information about the , visit or online at https://bookshop.iseas.edu.sg/publication/7957

Fulcrum Commentary by Pou Sothirak and Peyson Hunt - There is a window of opportunity for Cambodia to re-engage with the US. Bilateral military exercises constitute a good option

Light Footprint, Strong Signal: Rethinking US-Cambodian Cooperation | FULCRUM There is a window of opportunity for Cambodia to re-engage with the US. Bilateral military exercises constitute a good option

ISEAS Perspective by David Lam - Crypto exchanges are key gateways for scams and money laundering activities. As such, enforcement of proper regulations governing these is critical in the fight against crypto scams, which have plagued Southeast Asia.

2026/43 “Redirecting Crypto Exchanges to Fight — Rather than Facilitate — Crypto Scams in Southeast Asia” by David Lam Crypto exchanges are key gateways for scams and money laundering activities. As such, enforcement of proper regulations governing these is critical in the fight against crypto scams, which have plagued Southeast Asia.

Friends of ISEAS – We are pleased to welcome Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, Menteri Besar of Selangor and his colleagues to ISEAS for a lunch roundtable discussion on Malaysian politics.

After a lively discussion with our Director and CE, Mr Ng Chee Khern, ISEAS researchers and invited guests, MB Amirudin visited the ISEAS Library and Bookshop for a quick introduction to both facilities.

We wish them safe travels.

Fulcrum Commentary by Zenobia Chan - The US appears to be losing to China in the race to understand Southeast Asia. The real test, however, centres on whether a country can sustain the institutions to study the region critically.

China and the US: Who Will Better Understand Southeast Asia? | FULCRUM The US appears to be losing to China in the race to understand Southeast Asia. The real test, however, centres on whether a country can sustain the institutions to study the region critically.

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The South China Sea remains a critical regional flashpoint. While regional concern persists regarding encroachments on exclusive economic zones and continental shelves, Singaporean respondents cite a different primary worry: the risk of an accidental confrontation between an ASEAN member state and China escalating into a political crisis.

For full analysis, read The State of Southeast Asia: 2026 Survey Report: https://for.edu.sg/ssea2026surveyreport

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Fulcrum Commentary by Siwage Dharma Negara and Leo Suryadinata - The interests of Chinese investors and the Prabowo administration are increasingly misaligned.

Indonesia’s Resource Nationalism is Testing its Relationship with China | FULCRUM The interests of Chinese investors and the Prabowo administration are increasingly misaligned.