Welcome to Straight Talk Southeast Asia. In this podcast, host, political analyst and academic, Dr.
It’s Pride month. This episode looks at the unique challenges the LGBTIQ+ communities in Southeast A
Singapore will decide on its next president this year. Join me with Dr. Gillian Koh to discuss recen
Every year defence ministers meet in Singapore as part of the annual Shangri-La Dialogue organized b
One of the most targeted populations in the world, Rohingya continue to be at risk. After victimizat
In this episode, Dr. Bridget Welsh is joined by Dr. Michael Leach, Professor of Politics from Swinbu
On May 14 Thais overwhelmingly rejected conservative/military rule at the polls. Join me for a conve
UMNO is one of Southeast Asia's oldest parties. For decades it failed to reform from within. Now new
In this episode, Dr. Bridget Welsh talks with seasoned US diplomat Scot Marciel, who shares insights
In this episode, Bridget discusses the recent political assassinations in the Philippines. They are
This episode looks at why Southeast governments have been reluctant to criticise Russia's invasion o
Cambodia has shut down its last independent media organization, VOD. Episode 4 discusses what this m
With a new peace talk facilitator from Malaysia and Thailand's national elections coming in May, the
In the wake of annual reports on human rights, for this episode Bridget Welsh speaks to human rights
Three years on, Myanmar’s crisis is far from over. This episode discussed different dimensions of th
Introducing: Straight Talk Southeast Asia.In this trailer episode, host Dr. Bridget Welsh introduces
