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Organization  Executive Board Assistant Professor Dr. Pongphisoot Busbarat (Director) Associate Professor Dr. Chulanee Thianthai Associate Professor Dr. Keokam Kraisorapong Associate Professor Viengrat Nethipo Associate  Professor Dr. Jakkrit Sangkhamanee As... More »   Interventions must have political goals  Military interventions all over the world are invariably easier to go into than to get out of. In many large-scale military operations, entry points quickly warp into elusive and murky exit plans as the fog of war sets in. Only with clear and realistic po... More »   A Public Forum on “The Mekong Mainland: Axis of Prosperity, Security and Competition”  A Public Forum on “The Mekong Mainland: Axis of Prosperity, Security and Competition”, Tuesday, 2nd December 2014 at 08.30 – 11.30 a.m.... More »   Post-Election Myanmar: Government, Military, Minorities  "Post-Election Myanmar: Government, Military, Minorities" at 8.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Tuesday, 1st December 2015... More »   A Public Forum on Thailand’s outlook 2013: Politics, Economy, Borders and Beyond  A Public Forum on “Thailand’s outlook 2013: Politics, Economy, Borders and Beyond” , Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 at 8.30-11.30 a.m. at The Chumbhot-Pantip Conference Room, 4th Floor Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building, Faculty of Political Science, ... More »   A Public Forum on Reconciliation and Charter Change: Underpinnings and Scenarios  A Public Forum on “Reconciliation and Charter Change: Underpinnings and Scenarios” Tuesday, 3 July 2012 at 09.00 – 11.45 a.m.The Chumbhot-Pantip Conference Room, 4th Floor Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkor... More »   Migration, Terrorism and Democracy: Lessons and Challenges Across Asia and Africa  Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS) Public Forum “Migration, Terrorism and Democracy: Lessons and Challenges Across Asia and Africa” Tuesday, 31st January 2017 at 9.00 – 11.00a.m.... More »   After Yingluck: What’s Next for Thai Politics?  Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's absence at her court verdict on 25th August 2017 has become a turning point in Thai politics. Questions abound as to what will now happen to Yingluck and her Pheu Thai party, which is also seen as answerabl... More »   Thailand's National Reconciliation Reports: Taking Stock and Implementing Actionable Recommendations  This report aims to index key areas of commonality between five reports on reconciliation released after the 2009/10 political conflict in Thailand. The release of each of these reports (from the Truth for Reconciliation Commission, King Prajadhipok’s I... More »   Thailand's National Reconciliation Reports: Taking Stock and Implementing Actionable Recommendations  This report aims to index key areas of commonality between five reports on reconciliation released after the 2009/10 political conflict in Thailand. The release of each of these reports (from the Truth for Reconciliation Commission, King Prajadhipok’s I... More »   A "Dream Thailand" Public Forum: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics of Digitalisation and Disruption (Last Event)  This topic is in line with the broader discussion and literature on the Fourth Industrial Revolution in view of accelerating digitization and advancing communication and connectivity that has already transformed how we do and see things. From Artificial I... More »   (June 28, 2019) Thailand's tale told via 'The Nation' - Thitinan Pongsudhirak  Nearly five decades ago, The Nation newspaper started out as a pro-democracy, anti-military news organisation. It was fiercely independent and invariably hard-hitting vis-à-vis the powers-that-be. An English-language newspaper owned by Thais from the out... More »   A Public Forum on – “Where Northeast Asia Meets Southeast Asia: The Great Powers, Global Disorder and Asia’s Future”  That the post-Second World War liberal international order is unravelling is no longer in dispute. Across the globe, interstate relations are in flux, facing mounting risks of tension and conflict, exacerbated by non-state actors, such as terrorist groups... More »   Public Forum/Facebook Live: Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand: Democracy, Elections, Foreign Relations on Thursday, 17th December 2020 at 09.30-11.30  Among the five countries of mainland Southeast Asia, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand (CMT) hold multiparty elections periodically. In view of recent polls in Myanmar, Thailand’s in 2019, and Cambodia’s in 2018, we will focus on political outcomes and d... More »   (May 12, 2023) Potential tricks and results in Thai poll  The fundamental risk in Thailand's election this Sunday is that ruling incumbents, spearheaded by coup-maker-cum-prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and underpinned by the powers-that-be, are headed for a big loss. Yet they are unlikely to go away witho... More »   (May 9, 2023) Can Jakarta push peace in Myanmar?  By this weekend, the world will find out whether the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) -- under Indonesian chairmanship -- will be able to overcome challenges in Myanmar's peace process and bridge the divisions among various stakeholders... More »   (Upcoming) Russia's War against Ukraine at One Year: Assessing the Ongoing Situation from Above and on the Ground  One year after the start of Russia's war against Ukraine, the security situation in Europe continues to be a matter of great concern to the European region and the world at large. Against this backdrop, there have been attempts to enhance the securit... More »   Webinar: Mekong Undercurrents Amidst the US-China Geostrategic Rivalry: Pandemic Trends and Prospects  Mekong Region and mainland Southeast Asia in view of the intensifying United States-China geostrategic rivalry in pandemic times. The format is a little different this time, involving more think-tank and academic experts and analysts. We will delve into t... More »   (August 1, 2022) ASEAN Can No Longer Remain Neutral on Myanmar  Eighteen months on from the military coup, it is time for the bloc to decide which side of history it wants to be on.... More »   (September 3, 2022) Myanmar's sentencing of former U.K. envoy shows 'nobody is safe'  BANGKOK -- The sentencing in Myanmar of former U.K. ambassador Vicky Bowman and her husband, Burmese artist Htein Lin, to one-year prison terms Friday by a military-controlled court has sunk bilateral relations to a new low and eradicated any remaining co... More »   (In-Person/Onsite Event) Small-State Dilemmas in The Indo-Pacific Era: The Case of New Zealand  For this event, we will focus on small states in the Indo-Pacific, with reference to New Zealand, taking advantage of the availability of Dr Brook Barrington, who was his country’s ambassador to Thailand back in 2006-09. Since then, Dr Barrington has go... More »   ASEAN ISIS    Background to ASEAN ISIS The ASEAN Institutes of Strategic and International Studies (ASEAN ISIS) is a loose association of institutes in the region that aim to strengthen regional cooperation through joint studies and seminars. It was established... More »   Government meddling harms unity efforts  The tendency of governments to shoot themselves in the foot never ceases to amaze. In Thailand's latest high-profile case of official self-affliction, the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra lost the plot when it tried to rope in key dom... More »   Ethnic Conflicts in Southeast Asia  This volume examines different ethnic configurations and conflict avoidance and resolution in five different Southeast Asian countries.... More »   A Public Forum on “ASEAN-China Relations: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead”  A Public Forum on “ASEAN-China Relations: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead”, Monday 3rd November 2014 at 8.00 - 11.00 a.m.... More »   Thailand’s Deep South Update: Language as Peacemaker?  "Thailand’s Deep South Update: Language as Peacemaker?" at 9.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Wednesday, 4th November 2015... More »   A Public Forum on Preah Vihear and Phra Viharn: Pathways to A Shared Destiny  A Public Forum on “Preah Vihear and Phra Viharn: Pathways to A Shared Destiny” Thursday, 21 March 2013 at 08.30 – 11.30 a.m.The Chumbhot-Pantip Conference Room, 4th Floor Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn... More »   ASEAN Community 2015: Southeast Asia Between the United States and China  An ISIS Conference on ASEAN Community 2015: Southeast Asia Between the United States and China Friday, 13 January 2012... More »   President Donald J. Trump: Meanings and Consequences for Southeast Asia and Thailand  A “Dream Thailand” Public Forum Series “President Donald J. Trump: Meanings and Consequences for Southeast Asia and Thailand” Friday, 3rd February 2017... More »   Thailand’s First Year in the ASEAN Community: Challenges and Prospects  As you are aware, the ASEAN Community has been in motion since the end of 2015 but its real results are yet to be determined. In fact, ASEAN already has launched “ASEAN Community Vision 2025” as a forward-look acknowledgement that the ASEAN Community ... More »   A "Dream Thailand" Public Forum: Women is Politics: Experiences and Lessons (Youtube & No Summary Report)  On the occasion of the visit of former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, this forum on women’s role in politics and government is intended to share lessons and experiences. In addition to her role as prime minister, Helen Clark also went on to lea... More »   (June 25, 2019) AOIP: A new Asean regional guide - Kavi Chongkittavorn  At the retreat on Sunday, Asean leaders hailed the Asean Outlook on Indo-Pacific (AOIP), reiterating it is our own perspective and response to an unpredictable world and disruptive international environment. Echoing this sentiment, Prime Minister Prayut C... More »   A Public Forum on – “Climate Change Imperatives and Impediments: Regional Responses and Local Reactions” at 09.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. Tuesday, 3rd December 2019.  Climate Change has surged to the forefront among the most pressing challenges of our time. From melting glaciers and rising sea levels to extreme weather patterns, the international community across the globe is in trouble from fast-deteriorating natural ... More »   Facebook Live: President-elect Joe Biden: US Poll Results for Asia, Southeast Asia and Thailand on Tuesday, 24th November 2020 at 09.30-11.30 a.m.  Notwithstanding acrimony and litigation, the United States elections on November 3 have yielded a new leader in President-elect Joe Biden, along with his running mate Kamala Harris, the first female vice president. A Biden presidency bears far-reaching ra... More »   (May 2, 2023) Don't forget fringe parties in the election  A total of 70 political parties with 4,781 candidates are contesting 400 MP seats, and 1,898 candidates from 67 political parties are vying for 100 list-MP seats in the general election on May 14.... More »   A Shared Future: The EU’s Vision for the Indo-Pacific  The EU’s Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, launched in April 2021, aims to strengthen the EU’s engagement with countries in the region through a comprehensive approach that encompasses various areas such as trade, investment, connectivity,... More »   (May 5, 2023) No exit from our democratic future  As Thailand's much-anticipated poll on May 14 heads into its homestretch, several clear trends and patterns are emerging to suggest that democratisation is making an inexorable comeback in this country, with positive implications for Southeast Asia a... More »   Webinar: ASEAN at New Crossroads: Cambodia's 2022 Chair, Myanmar's Coup Crisis and Beyond  ASEAN’s near-term prospects and dynamics as Cambodia assumes the rotational chairmanship of the 10-member grouping. When Cambodia took on this role in 2021, ASEAN for the first time failed to come up with a joint statement. At issue then was China’s r... More »   (August 3, 2022) Myanmar shifts ASEAN to 'a la carte' diet  It should be a moment of glory for Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in his starring role as chair of this week's Association of Southeast Asian Nations foreign ministers' meeting and the associated ASEAN Regional Forum, a showcase of regional di... More »   (June 1, 2022) Cambodia Needs Democracy, Not Another Electoral Charade  When Cambodians vote in commune elections this weekend, the world should not be fooled by the appearance of political pluralism.... More »   An International Conference - ASEAN-Japan Relations At 50: Issues and Challenges for the Next Five Decade  This half-day conference will be divided into two sessions following opening remarks, namely “The New Geopolitics of Asia” (910am-940am) and “Share Prosperity, Economic Security and Geoeconomics” (10am-1230pm) We intend to tease out key dynamics a... More »   Publications  ... More »   Street rallies yield to parliamentary process  It felt like deja vu for a while. As parliament reconvened, anti-government columns lined up, ready to rumble and depose the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, this time under a new rubric called the People's Democratic Force to Overth... More »   Democratization and Conflict Management/Prevention in Southeast Asia in the 21st Century  Proceedings of international conference organized by the United Nations Organization (DPA and UNDP), the Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS), Thailand... More »   A Public Forum on “Reforming Post-Coup Thai Politics: Issues, Priorities and Challenges.”  A Public Forum on “Reforming Post-Coup Thai Politics: Issues, Priorities and Challenges”, Friday, 3rd October 2014 at 8.30 - 11.30 a.m.... More »   Managing the Mekong Mainland: Energy Security and Environmental Imperative  An ISIS Public Forum on “Managing the Mekong Mainland: Energy Security and Environmental Imperative” at 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Thursday, 15th October 2015... More »   Thailand’s 2017 Constitution Update: Organic Laws and Roadmap Dynamics  Three years after its latest coup and military government, Thailand’s new constitution has been drafted and was promulgated on 6th April 2017. Yet the road towards a return to popular rule remains unclear. Much will depend on the progress of relevant or... More »   What’s AIIB All About? China, Asia and A Contested Global Order  Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS) Public Forum “What’s AIIB All About? China, Asia and A Contested Global Order” Monday, 31st October 2016 at 9.00 – 11.30a.m.... More »   A Public Forum on Democratic Control of the Military: Thailand in Comparative Perspective  A Public Forum on “Democratic Control of the Military: Thailand in Comparative Perspective” Thursday, 9 May 2013 at 08.30 – 11.30 a.m. The Chumbhot-Pantip Conference Room, 4th Floor Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building, Faculty of Political Science, Ch... More »   A Public Forum on “Government and Politics in Nepal and Bhutan  A Public Forum on“Government and Politics in Nepal and Bhutan” Tuesday, 6 November 2012 at 08.30 – 11.00 a.m. The Chumbhot-Pantip Conference Room, 4th Floor Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University... More »   A "Dream Thailand" Public Forum: TRADE WAR: Global Directions, Local Implications (No Summary Report & Wait for Youtube)  The so-called “trade war” between the United States and China has become the talk of the world making rounds everywhere from casual conversations to the corridors of power. The trade conflict between the world’s two largest economies began early thi... More »   (June 21, 2019) Seeing Asean straight as Thailand chairs - Thitinan Pongsudhirak  When Asean organises big meetings, the tendency for the host is to talk up a brouhaha. So it goes with the 34th Asean summit under Thailand's rotating chairmanship this year. By year's end, several hundred Asean-related meetings will have taken ... More »   A Public Forum - “Mekong on More Minds: The Geopolitics and Geoeconomics of Mainland Southeast Asia”  The Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions are amongst the most dynamic in the world as well as centres of economic growth for decades. As a result, these regions continue to experience geopolitical and geostrategic shifts. These shifts present opportuniti... More »   Facebook Live: Germany-EU in the Indo-Pacific: Responses from India and ASEAN on Thursday, 29th October 2020 at 09.30-11.30 a.m.  This forum examines Germany’s intended role in the Indo-Pacific in view of the broader EU. What are Germany’s motivations and intentions in its engagement in the Indo-Pacific? Will Germany coordinate its role with France, another major EU member? And ... More »   (April 25, 2023) Vietnam's 'bamboo' foreign policy clout  Vietnam is the only Southeast Asian country at this critical moment to be facing a major challenge as it attempts to juggle the three great powers -- China, Russia, and the US -- simultaneously. It is as if Hanoi is keeping a dagger, a bomb, and a gun in ... More »   (April 28, 2023) Done and emerging battles in Thai poll  Thailand's poll-leading Pheu Thai Party (PTP) is fighting a war it has already won. Consequently, its pledged freebie of 10,000 baht in a digital wallet for Thai people is superfluous and unnecessary. As the populism war has run its course, a new bat... More »   Book Launch and Webinar of Facebook Live - The US-Thai Alliance and Asian International Relations  Please see attached and below information about our next online/virtual public forum on Thailand-United States relations amidst the geopolitics of Asia. The bilateral relationship between Bangkok and Washington is not what it used to be, a treaty alliance... More »   (May 11, 2022) US must assist with climate finance  As US President Joe Biden is due to meet with leaders from Southeast Asian countries this week at the US-Asean Summit in Washington from May 12-13, one issue on which Washington bears an enormous responsibility -- and from which Asean countries suffer eno... More »   (June 22, 2022) Hey soldier, mind your missus  "If a soldier is going to defect, the first thing he does is consult his wife," says Su Thit, a young and determined-looking Burmese woman. "If she agrees, then it will happen." She should know, having urged her husband, an army captain, to leave his unit... More »   (In-Person/Onsite Event) Myanmar’s Coup and Civil War After 19 Months: Political Dynamics, Battlefield Update, Likely Outcomes  Our upcoming event focuses on the latest situation in Myanmar and its wider ramifications. As widely known, Myanmar’s coup from 1 February 2021 has turned into a protracted civil war, pitting a broad-based civilian-led opposition under the National Unit... More »   Assessing EU-ASEAN Cooperation in the New Geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific: Commonalities, Challenges and Prospects  Assessing EU-ASEAN Cooperation in the New Geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific: Commonalities, Challenges and Prospects’ is the second talk of the public forum series by the EU Delegation to Thailand (EUD) and ISIS Thailand. It will explore the EU’s relati... More »   Governor status quo leaves city as microcosm of nation  The resulting and relative status quo that emerged from Bangkok's gubernatorial polls on Sunday bears cold implications for the national political landscape and the future of City Hall politics.... More »   อาเซียนในสหัสวรรษใหม่  ... More »   A Public Forum on “Macroeconomic Impact of Thailand’s Military Intervention”  A Public Forum on “Macroeconomic Impact of Thailand’s Military Intervention”, Wednesday, 23rd July 2014 at 8.30 - 11.30 a.m.... More »   Security, Safety, Stability: Moving Forward After Erawan Shrine Incident  "Security, Safety, Stability: Moving Forward After Erawan Shrine Incident" at 09.00 - 11.30 a.m. Tuesday, 6th October 2015... More »   Islamist Movements and Middle East Turmoil: Lessons from and Implications for Southeast Asia  Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS) Public Forum “Islamist Movements and Middle East Turmoil: Lessons from and Implications for Southeast Asia” Thursday, 27th October 2016 at 09.30 – 11.30 a.m.... More »   A Public Forum on Myanmar’s Reform Challenges: Implications for Development Research  A Public Forum on Myanmar’s Reform Challenges: Implications for Development Research Thursday, 30 May 2013 at 08.30 – 11.30 a.m. The Chumbhot-Pantip Conference Room, 4th Floor Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongk... More »   "The South China Sea Controversy: The Role of ASEAN, China and the United States"  "The South China Sea Controversy: The Role of ASEAN,China and the United States" August 30, 2012, the 4th Flr Conference Room of the Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University... More »   Reforming Thailand’s Education System: Where To Start?  It has become a cliché to say that Thailand needs to fix its education system. All of Thailand’s myriad challenges from social polarization and income inequality to the lack of national economic competitiveness point to the country’s education woes. ... More »   Public Forum: Water Politics: The South China Sea and The Mekong Region (Youtube and NO Summary Report)  The South China Sea has become an arena of geopolitical tensions, pitting Asean claimant states against China. The Philippines and Vietnam, in particular, have high stakes in the South China Sea, whereas China has built a string of artificial islands in t... More »   (June 18, 2019) Thai chair and new branding of Asean - Kavi Chongkittavorn  Now the election has passed and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha has been named to head the soon-to-be civilian government. Until the new cabinet is officially named, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai will stay on in his position. With both of them at the... More »   A “Dream Thailand” Public Forum – “Thailand/Southeast Asia Between the United States and China: Dilemmas, Options, Prospects”  The ongoing geopolitical and geoeconomic rivalry and competition between the United States and China have adversely affected the regional order and balance among Southeast Asian states and governments and ASEAN as their regional cooperative vehicle. No So... More »   Facebook Live: Book launch and panel discussion: In the Dragon’s Shadow: Southeast Asia in an Age of Rising Chinese Power on Wednesday, 23rd September 2020 at 07.00-09.00 p.m.  The 11 nations of Southeast Asia stand uniquely exposed to the rising power of the new China: three share borders with the world’s most populous nation, and five are directly impacted by its claims over the South China Sea. All dwell in the lengthening ... More »   Russia's War against Ukraine at One Year: Assessing the Ongoing Situation from Above and on the Ground  One year after the start of Russia's war against Ukraine, the security situation in Europe continues to be a matter of great concern to the European region and the world at large. Against this backdrop, there have been attempts to enhance the securit... More »   Book Launch and Webinar on Facebook Live – Rivers of Iron: Railroads and Chinese Power in Southeast Asia  This event is billed as a book launch, thanks to Prof David Lampton, Dr Cheng-Chwee Kuik and Dr Selina Ho, the co-authors of Rivers of Iron: Railroads and Chinese Power in Southeast Asia. This timely (pre-pandemic) book examines President Xi Jinping’s B... More »   Facebook Live - Thailand’s “Independent” Institutions in the 2017 Constitution: Time for Reform?  ISIS Thailand is pleased to invite you to join our next public forum in person on 28th June (online option is also available). This time, we will probe and analyse the roles of Thailand’s so-called “independent” institutions, including the Constitut... More »   Bringing insurgency to an end will be a long, hard slog  The media hype in Bangkok surrounding Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's recent meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in Putrajaya sounded as if peace was at hand in Thailand's restive southernmost border provinces where a deadly M... More »   Toward a Eurasian Security Community? The Case of ASEAN and EU  ... More »   “Myanmar’s 2015 Election and Beyond: Previews, Prospects and Post-Election Scenarios”  “Myanmar’s 2015 Election and Beyond: Previews, Prospects and Post-Election Scenarios”, 4th August 2015 at 09.00 – 11.45 a.m.... More »   A Public Forum on “ASEAN-Australia Relations in Asia’s Transformation”  A Public Forum on “ASEAN-Australia Relations in Asia’s Transformation”, Thursday, 17th July 2014 at 8.30 - 11.30 a.m.... More »   Brexit, Europe and the World: Implications for Asia and Thailand  Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS) Public Forum “Brexit, Europe and the World: Implications for Asia and Thailand” at 09.30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Thursday, 29th September 2016.... More »   Special Lecture Series “Uniting for the future: Learning from each other’s experiences”  Special Lecture Series “Uniting for the future: Learning from each other’s experiences” 2 September 2013 at Plaza Athénée Hotel, Bangkok [Crystal B, 3rd Floor, Athenee Tower]... More »   Coping with the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Thailand’s Economic Growth Imperatives  The government’s “Thailand 4.0” economic growth strategy has had a bandwagoning effect, attracting considerable public attention. It is designed to usher the Thai economy into the 21st-century global digitization era by managing and capitalizing on ... More »   A "Dream Thailand" Public Forum: "The Future of Democracy: What It Means for China, the West and the Rest (Youtube and NO Summary Report)  This lecture will be delivered by Professor Larry Diamond, who is a world-renowned expert in both theory and practice of comparative politics and democratization, based at Stanford University. Prof Diamond has written myriad books and articles on democrac... More »   (June 14, 2019) Post-poll transitions and directions - Thitinan Pongsudhirak  Almost three months after the March 24 poll, Thailand has barely managed to come up with a new government leader, who remains Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, but a cabinet has still yet to be announced owing to haggling and bargaining over portfolios.... More »   A "Dream Thailand" Public Forum - “Free and Open Indo-Pacific and ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific: Drivers, Dynamics and Prospects”  As you know, the Indo-Pacific is fast-becoming the new geographic frame of reference for the geopolitical and geoeconomic dynamics in what was more commonly called the Asia-Pacific. The Indo-Pacific, sometimes formally known as the United States-driven Fr... More »   Webinar via Zoom: Distinguishing Mainland from Maritime Southeast Asia: How Much Does It Matter?  Analysts of Southeast Asia, struggling to find commonalities that its eleven diverse countries share, have long distinguished the region’s mainland from its maritime portions. Aspects of the contrast include the mainland’s greater proximity to China. ... More »   Facebook Live – The 45th Anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand Relations: Taking Stock and Moving Forward  As this year marks the 45th anniversary of Thailand-Vietnam relations, it is therefore opportune to review this remarkable friendship in a forward-looking fashion. Thai-Vietnamese ties have gone through ups and down over the past four decades. Today, both... More »   Facebook Live - Thai Politics from Local to National: Implications from Bangkok’s Governor Election  Bangkok is not Thailand but it is an integral and crucial part of the country, representing more than 25% of the overall Thai economy. The capital is the most populous of Thailand’s 77 provinces, and is the nexus and vortex of what moves and shakes the ... More »   Speaking peace to Asean  Never before in its 45 years of existence has the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) received so much public attention in Thailand.... More »   Japan Response to the Asia Economic Crisis  ... More »   Moving Up the Global Value Chain: Thailand's Upgrading and Growth Imperatives  “Moving Up the Global Value Chain: Thailand's Upgrading and Growth Imperatives,” Thursday, 18th June 2015 at 09.00 – 11.30 a.m.... More »   A Public Forum on “200 Years of the Norwegian Constitution: Reflections on Thai Constitutionalism”  A Public Forum on “200 Years of the Norwegian Constitution: Reflections on Thai Constitutionalism”, Monday, 20th May 2014 at 8.30-11.30 a.m.... More »   Thailand After Referendum: Scenarios and Prospects  Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS) Public Forum “Thailand After Referendum: Scenarios and Prospects” Wednesday, 21st September 2016... More »   A Public Forum on Thailand and The United States After 180 Years: A Changing Alliance in A Changing Southeast Asia  A Public Forum on Thailand and The United States After 180 Years: A Changing Alliance in A Changing Southeast Asia, Monday, 9 September 2013 at 08.30 – 11.30 a.m. at The Chumbhot-Pantip Conference Room, 4th Floor Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building Facult... More »   Asian Views on America’s Role in Asia: The Future of the Rebalance  The U.S. “rebalance” towards the Asia-Pacific region signals a recognition of the dramatic shift of economic, political, and strategic power towards Asia. The rebalance policy, announced in 2010, has provoked sometimes-heated debate and drawn mixed re... More »   Public Forum: Rakhine’s Past, Myanmar’s Future: Beyond the Rohingya Crisis (a book launch and panel discussion) - [Youtube and NO Summary Report]]  It will revolve around a launch of a new book, Myanmar’s ‘Rohingya’ Conflict, by Anthony Ware and Costas Laoutides. After a presentation laying out a summary and thesis of the book, we will have two prominent experts on Myanmar/Burma issues – Emer... More »   (June 11, 2019) Vietnam plays role of reluctant Asian middle power - Kavi Chongkittavorn  In private discussions with senior Vietnamese foreign ministry officials, one could easily get the feeling that the socialist republic is a reluctant rising middle power in Asia. In their view, Vietnam is doing well in terms of regional and international ... More »   A Public Forum on – “Multilateralism No More? The Future of World Order from Europe to Asia”  It is common knowledge that the rules-based liberal international order that was set up after the Second World War is now under growing stress and strain. What used to be accepted as rules and norms in the international system is increasing contested and ... More »   Facebook Live: Thailand's Youth Movement and Political Directions: In Search of A Common Future on Wednesday 26th August 2020 at 09.30 – 11.30 a.m.  This forum is designed to broach and probe ways forward in Thailand’s longstanding effort to find a common future. We will hear from student activists, a former student leader from the 1970s activist era, and a former constitution drafter (please refer ... More »   ISIS Thailand co-hosts with Frontier Myanmar on "Myanmar Economic Summit: Navigating the Crises"  Join Frontier Myanmar’s inaugural “Myanmar Economic Summit 2021: Navigating the Crises” as we bring together the nation’s leading economists, policy experts, advocates, investors and corporate leaders to examine the immediate and multiple crises f... More »   Facebook Live – The ASEAN-Related/G20/APEC Summits in November 2022: Issues, Challenges, Prospects  It focuses on the crucial summit season in November this year (back to back) from the ASEAN-related summits in Phnom Penh to the G20 summit in Bali and APEC in Thailand. This one-week span will allow world leaders to shuttle around ASEAN to meet counterpa... More »   Pitak Siam postmortem offers many lessons  That the anti-government Pitak Siam (Protecting Thailand) protest movement has subsided from a bang to a whimper in merely four weeks offers a host of reality checks and lessons for Thailand's political polarisation. At issue is whether the leading p... More »   Thaksin’s Thailand : Populism and Polarisation  This report was published by the Institute of Security and International Studies at Chulalongkorn University in co-operation with the National Thai Studies Centre of the Australian National University and brings together six papers on the former prime min... More »   A “Dream Thailand” Public Forum on: “Asia’s New ‘Boat People’ Crisis: Regionalization, Regulation, Regionalism”  A “Dream Thailand” Public Forum on: “Asia’s New ‘Boat People’ Crisis: Regionalization, Regulation, Regionalism”, 9th June 2015 at 08.30 – 11.30 a.m.... More »   A Public Forum on “Myanmar’s Rohingya Question: Domestic Consequences and Regional Implications”  A Public Forum on “Myanmar’s Rohingya Question: Domestic Consequences and Regional Implications”, Friday, 7th March 2014 at 08.30 – 11.30 a.m.... More »   Enhancing Vietnam-Thailand Relations for Common Prosperity, Sustainable Development and Regional Security  ISIS Thailand and ISEAS Vietnam Public Forum “Enhancing Vietnam-Thailand Relations for Common Prosperity, Sustainable Development and Regional Security” at 9.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Tuesday, 12th July 2016... More »   A Public Forum on Peace Talks in Southern Thailand: Pathways, Obstacles and Prospects  A Public Forum on “Peace Talks in Southern Thailand: Pathways, Obstacles and Prospects” , Wednesday, October 30th, 2013 at 8.30-12.00 p.m. at The Chumbhot-Pantip Conference Room, 4th Floor Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building, Faculty of Political Scienc... More »   A "Dream Thailand" Public Forum - “Anand Panyarachun and the Making of Modern Thailand: Issues and Insights” – A Book Launch and Discussion”  .” This is a book launch, followed by a discussion. Dominic Faulder’s authorized biography of Khun Anand is rich in detail and instructive in its portrayal of Thailand’s consummate diplomat and two-time prime minister whose tenure in diplomacy, priv... More »   President Donald J. Trump: Meanings and Consequences for Southeast Asia and Thailand  A “Dream Thailand” Public Forum Series “President Donald J. Trump: Meanings and Consequences for Southeast Asia and Thailand” Friday, 3rd February 2017... More »   Public Forum: Surin Pitsuwan and ASEAN: A Tribute - (Youtube and Summary Report)  As you know, Dr Surin was a Thai Foreign Minister and statesman and later an ASEAN Secretary-General who put Southeast Asia’s regional organisation on the maps and in the minds of many in capitals around the world. Apart from being ASEAN’s tireless an... More »   (June 7, 2019) What went wrong for the Democrats? - Thitinan Pongsudhirak  It is hard to believe today that Thailand's Democrat Party was widely worth rooting for not so long ago. In past eras of military-authoritarianism, Democrat MPs used to be seen as a force for good, pitted against ruling generals in support of popular... More »   Webinar: China, the United States, and the Rest: Tensions and Directions During COVID-19 on Wednesday 29th July 2020 at 09.00 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. (Bangkok) / 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. (Beijing) / 11.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. (Tokyo)  This forum focuses on how China and the US see the fluid pandemic-driven global environment. Are China-US tensions leading to further escalation and confrontation? We already have seen conflicts in bilateral trade, tech, financial, immigration, and so on.... More »   Facebook Live – Myanmar’s Coup Six Months On: Domestic/Regional/Global Dynamics/Responses/Prospects  The impetus for holding this webinar is to take stock of what has transpired since the coup on 1st February six months previously and to anticipate what might come next. Has Myanmar entered into a prolonged period of civil war and stalemate in view of the... More »   Facebook Live - Russia’s War in Ukraine Two Weeks On: Consequences and Directions  This public forum brings together comments and views from the ambassadors and heads of mission of the European Union, Poland, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand, as well as a former Thai foreign minister. Issues and topics to be addressed include the Rus... More »   Japan must rise again, for the common good  Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's recent swing through three of the largest members of Asean has signalled a fluid start to the new year in East Asia's high-stakes regional mix.... More »   Democracy and Human Security in Southeast Asia  The chapters in this book were produced as papers for a conference to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS)-Thailand, held in Bangkok on 27 - 28 October 2006. The theme of the conference, "Democracy a... More »   A Public Forum on “Russia’s Eastward Turn: Implications for Southeast Asia”  A Public Forum on “Russia’s Eastward Turn: Implications for Southeast Asia”, Friday, 22nd May 2015 at 09:00 – 11:30 a.m.... More »   A Public Forum on “Thai Politics After Amnesty and Preah Vihear: Determinants, Outcomes and Prospects”  A Public Forum on “Thai Politics After Amnesty and Preah Vihear: Determinants, Outcomes and Prospects,” Monday, 20th November 2013 at 8.30 - 11.30 a.m.... More »   Myanmar’s New Era: Problems and Prospects  "Myanmar’s New Era: Problems and Prospects," Monday, 16th May 2016... More »   “Migration, Terrorism and Democracy: Lessons and Challenges Across Asia and Africa”  Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS) Public Forum “Migration, Terrorism and Democracy: Lessons and Challenges Across Asia and Africa” 31 January 2017 at 09.00 - 11.00 a.m.... More »   Public Lecture: DEMOCRACY’S DISCONTENTS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA - Sound Recorded (No Youtube & Report))  Southeast Asia is well known for its diverse regime types, ranging from absolute monarchy in Brunei and military government in Thailand to communist-party rule in Laos and Vietnams, with varying shades of democracy and dictatorship in between. Some of the... More »   A Public Forum - “ASEAN and the New World Disorder: Thailand, seeking a new balance”  Thailand's murky election on March 24 serves as a prelude to a broader power struggle among competing players and institutions that now must operate under a new reign. A profound reckoning so far in the 21st century between Thailand's monarchy-c... More »   (June 4, 2019) Can China-Japan-S Korea get closer? - Kavi Chongkittavorn  Thanks to President Donald Trump’s oft-repeated mantra “America First,” accompanied by his disdain for and hostility towards globalisation and multilateralism, the rest of the world is perplex. Some of them in various continents are getting together... More »   Facebook Live: Southeast Asia After COVID-19: Pitfalls and Prospects on Wednesday 17th June 2020 at 08.00 p.m. – 09.15 p.m. (Bangkok)  While states and societies in Southeast Asia grapple with the coronavirus and pressure to end lockdowns and restart economic activities, we invite you to listen to a panel of experts who will analyze the impact on politics, economics, conflict, security, ... More »   Facebook Live - Virus/Vaccine Dynamics/Challenges in the Mekong Region: The Regionalisation Imperative?  As the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) moves from the virus stage to vaccine rollout around the world, the five countries in mainland Southeast Asia around the Mekong Region have become so integrated and connected in recent decades through migrant labour ... More »   Facebook Live – Biden and the U.S. Commitment Challenge in Southeast Asia  This event is organized as a launch of Dr. Prashanth Parameswaran’s book, Elusive Balances: Shaping U.S.-Southeast Asia Strategy. As a seasoned analyst, researcher and writer on myriad Southeast Asia-related topics, Prashanth tries to explain in this ti... More »   Thailand's superpower courtship  Whether it comes out of Bangkok or Washington, foreign policy ultimately derives from domestic politics. Long after United States President Barack Obama leaves Bangkok on this round of shuttle visits to three mainland Southeast Asian nations as part of hi... More »   Democracy under Stress: Civil-Military Relations in South and Southeast Asia  These eight specialists, conference papers relate to work done at Institute of Security and International Studies, Chulalongkorn. They address issues of civil-military relations and the role of the military in government. The main focus is on the resurgen... More »   Entwined Past and Shared Future: Thai-Myanmar Relations in a Regional Perspective  “Entwined Past and Shared Future: Thai-Myanmar Relations in a Regional Perspective”, Monday 20th April 2015 at 09.00a.m. – 12.15p.m.... More »   ASEAN Policy Speech “Diversity and Connectivity – Role of Japan as a Partner”  ASEAN Policy Speech “Diversity and Connectivity – Role of Japan as a Partner” by H.E. Mr. Fumio Kishida, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan at 11.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Monday, 2nd May 2016... More »   A "Dream Thailand" Public Forum: The Military in Thai Politics: Trends and Prospects (A Book Launch and Panel Discussion) - [Youtube & Summary Report  Evidently, Thailand has had a military government since its latest coup in May 2014. The last time this happened was in 2006-07 following a similar putsch, but the military government at that time stayed in office for just 15 months, and left on time. Pri... More »   ISIS Co-organized Public Forum on "China on Responsible Global Superpower?"  Venue is Room 209, Faculty of Economic, Chulalongkorn University... More »   (May 29, 2019) China’s superpower pragmatism in Southeast Asia - Thitinan Pongsudhirak  Discerning visitors can see why the United States has locked horns with China over trade and technology. Standing in downtown Beijing or Shanghai and being dwarfed by their skyscrapers yields a sense of awe. In less than two generations, the Chinese have ... More »   Facebook Live: VThai Politics Beyond COVID-19: Underpinnings, Directions, Prospects” Friday, 15th May 2020 at 03.30 p.m. - 05.00 p.m.  We now turn out attention to Thai politics in view of Covid-19. Will the student-led flash mobs prior to Covid-19 reappear after the virus subsides? What will be the political consequences of the ongoing economic doldrums and GDP contraction? How will the... More »   Rescheduled Event - Geoeconomic and Geopolitical Power Plays: The Major Powers and Southeast Asia, Friday, 14th Mayl 2021  This webinar focuses on dynamics and prospects in relations between the major powers and smaller states in Southeast Asia in the 2020s and beyond. We will begin with China-Australia ties and tensions to draw lessons for Southeast Asian states, and then lo... More »   Facebook Live – The Russia-Ukraine War and Prospects: Impact for World Order and Implications for Asia  ... More »   The rise of CLMT and the need for more G-2  By happenstance and design, Mr Obama will leave tense and probably inconclusive negotiations over America's "fiscal cliff" with congressional leaders in favour of a presidential shuttle between Thailand and Myanmar to culminate with the East Asia Sum... More »   The Quest for Human Security: The next Phase of ASEAN?  Selected Papers Presented at the ASEAN 2020 Conference on ASEAN: Human Security in the Twenty-first Century, July 21-22, 2000, Bangkok, Thailand... More »   Thai Constitutional Crafting 2015: Premises, Pitfalls, Prospects  “Thai Constitutional Crafting 2015: Premises, Pitfalls, Prospects”, Thursday, 9th April 2015... More »   The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation: Challenges, Opportunities and Ways Forward  "The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation: Challenges, Opportunities and Ways Forward," Thursday, 28th April 2016... More »   Public Forum: CHINA’ S WAY: BRI, AIIB, NDB, SCS, LMC, ETC - (Youtube and Summary Report)  Amidst global power shift, China now looms large on the global stage. Its Belt and Road Initiative, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and New Development Bank have the potential to redraw the global economic landscape. China's role in Southeast As... More »   (May 28, 2019) More 'substantive' deal on S China Sea - Kavi Chongkittavorn  Goodwill between Asean and China has reached an unprecedented level as both sides are working diligently to conclude the much anticipated code of conduct on the South China Sea. The process, which began in 2002, has now reached a crescendo, though there a... More »   Summary The Mekong Region 2.0: GMS, LMC, MA/MRC/MI, CICPEC/BRI, ACMECS, ETC  In view of recent developments among Mekong countries, including progress on the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative’s China-Indochina Peninsula Economic Corridor, this workshop has taken on an added significance and timeliness. ... More »   Facebook Live: Virus Risks and Economic Imperatives: Balance and Priorities on Friday, 1st May 2020 at 09.30-11.00 a.m.  This forum will focus on the shifting and moving balance between virus concerns and economic imperatives. The Thai government today has announced an extension of the emergency decree for another month until the end of May 2020. This extension is understan... More »   Book Launch via Zoom - Man of Contradictions: Joko Widodo and the struggle to remake Indonesia at Tuesday 27th April 2021  Book Launch and Discussion via Zoom - Tuesday 27th April 2021 09.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. (Bangkok/Thailand) / 12.00 p.m. – 13.00 a.m. (Sydney/Australia)... More »   Facebook Live – Thai Politics Update: Polls, Players, Prospects  While the coalition government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has shown signs of divisions and instability, it has managed to soon reach its fourth and last year in office, based on the last general election in March 2019. As the current four-year ter... More »   US poll has huge implications for Thailand  Whether it is out of love or hate, or mostly somewhere in between, the nations and peoples around the globe are tuning in to see who will occupy the White House come January. For Thailand, beyond the sheer excitement and media frenzy, the contest between ... More »   ประเทศไทยกับปฎิบัติการรักษาสันติภาพ  ... More »   Era of the AEC: Scenarios, Stakes and Strategies  "Era of the AEC: Scenarios, Stakes and Strategies", Tuesday, 31st March 2015 at 09.00am – 05.00pm... More »   Thailand’s Draft Constitution and Referendum: Principles, Stakes, Directions  "Thailand’s Draft Constitution and Referendum: Principles, Stakes, Directions" at 9.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. Wednesday, 16th March 2016... More »   Public Forum: Myanmar's Rohingya/Rakhine Crisis: Domestic Roots and International Dynamics - (Youtube and Summary Report)  As we are aware, Myanmar's promising reforms from 2011 culminated with elections four years later and a power-sharing agreement between generals and civilians, the latter led by Aung San Suu Kyi. Economic development has risen markedly, albeit from a... More »   A Public Forum - Thailand's ASEAN Chair: Challenges Ahead  As is widely known, Thailand is ASEAN’s rotational chair for 2019. Thailand’s foreign policy team has geared up for this task for many months and is poised to carry out its duties in view of ASEAN’s myriad challenges from the “Free and Open Indo-P... More »   Facebook Live: Counting the Cost, Looking for Recovery: The Thai Economy After COVID-19 on Thursday, 23rd April 2020 at 09.30-11.00 a.m.  We will shift gear and focus on Thailand in particular. Our next online public forum on Thursday 23rd April (930am-11am) is entitled “Counting the Cost, Looking for Recovery: The Thai Economy After COVID-19,” featuring two leading economists in Dr Sup... More »   Facebook Live – The Empire Strikes Back: What’s Left of Thailand’s Youth Protest Movement?  Tuesday, 30th March 2021 at 09.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. In late February 2020, anti-government flash mobs started to mushroom on university campuses in reaction to the dissolution of Future Forward Party, which had been the third-largest winning party in the ... More »   Facebook Live – Myanmar’s Coup One Year On: Realities, Trends, Prospects  This webinar focusing on the one-year anniversary of Myanmar’s military coup that took place on 1st February 2021. In view of the preceding decade of political liberalization, democratic reforms and civilian rule, it is hard to believe that Myanmar’s ... More »   Cultivating the major powers  While its neighbours have had prickly relations in the recent or distant past with either China or Japan, Thailand is counted as a valued partner through the contemporary thick and thin by both Beijing and Tokyo while all the while remaining a formal ally... More »   A Public Forum on: “Islamic State and Middle East Turmoil: Lessons From and Implications for Southeast Asia”  A Public Forum on: “Islamic State and Middle East Turmoil: Lessons From and Implications for Southeast Asia”, Friday, 6th February 2015 at 08.30 – 11.30 a.m.... More »   The ASEAN Community is Here: Now What?  "The ASEAN Community is Here: Now What?" at 8.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Friday, 12th February 2016... More »   A Public Forum - Thirty and Hungry for Change: Meet the New Faces of Thai Politics  Thailand’s looming election on 24 March has been highly participated, as the last completed poll took place in July 2011. This election will see more than seven million first-time voters among the 51-million electorate. Voices of the young and the new g... More »   Facebook Live: COVID-19 in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Dynamics, Directions, Prospects on Friday, 17th April 2020 at 09.30-11.00 a.m.  COVID-19 in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Dynamics, Directions, Prospects Friday, 17th April 2020 at 09.30-11.00 a.m.... More »   Facebook Live – Myanmar (One Month) After The Coup: Domestic Politics, Regional Repercussions, Global Implications  Monday, 1st March 2021 at 09.30-11.30 a.m. As Myanmar’s military coup reaches its one-month mark, it is timely to take stock of what’s been happening in the predominantly Buddhist country of 55 million. By all accounts, the coup has been a setback for... More »   New great game in mainland Southeast Asia  Ms Yingluck's first several months in office were largely written off as her government was consumed by the flood crisis. When Thailand's worst deluge in decades subsided by January, the Yingluck government began to implement its raft of campaig... More »   A Public Lecture on "U.S. Engagement with the Asia-Pacific Region in 2015”  A Public Lecture on "U.S. Engagement with the Asia-Pacific Region in 2015”, Monday, 26th January 2015 at 01.30 – 03.00 p.m.... More »   A Public Forum - An Uneasy Peace: China Power in A Divided World  Amidst the ongoing global unravel and power shifts, underpinned by geopolitical tensions and issues such as the “trade war” between the United States and China, the rules-based liberal international order as we know it is under severe stress. It appea... More »   Facebook Live: ASEAN and COVID-19: A Regional Response? Friday, 10th April 2020 at 09.30-11.00 a.m.  ASEAN and COVID 19: A Regional Response? Friday, 10th April 2020 at 09.30-11.00 a.m.... More »   Facebook Live – Thailand’s Economic Outlook 2021 and Beyond: Vaccine, Growth, Value Chains  Thursday, 18th February 2021 at 09.30-11.30 a.m. As the most recent Covid-19 restrictions have been eased, ISIS Thailand is pleased to return to action with a limited in-person public forum on vaccine dynamics, the Thai macro-economy and future growth mod... More »   What next after judicial deja vu?  The sense of deja vu that pervades Thailand's political landscape in the lead-up to the Constitution Court's decision Friday on whether the lower house has violated the charter by trying to amend it harbours short- and longer-term implications.... More »   A Public Forum on “Thailand’s outlook 2013: Politics, Economy, Borders and Beyond”  ... More »   A Public Forum On – Finding Balance and "Happiness": Individuals, States and the International System at 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Monday, 20th January 2020.  Happiness is hard to come by and difficult to define. It derives from a complex and moving balance between work and living, between state and society, between faith and reason, encompassing much more than just what gross domestic product and national inco... More »   Key players holding Asean hostage!  After the Asean foreign minister failed to issue the joint communiqué last week, a frequently asked question has been: which countries are holding Asean hostage?... More »   A Special Lecture Series on “Uniting for the future: Learning from each other’s experiences”  A Special Lecture Series on “Uniting for the future: Learning from each other’s experiences”, Monday, 2 September 2013, 08.15 - 17.30 hrs.... More »   A Public Lecture On - On China: Growth Prospects, Domestic Politics and Geostrategy in the 21st Century at 09.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. Wednesday, 29th January 2020.  This public forum features a keynote lecture by Professor Dwight H. Perkins who has studied China and its development for nearly 70 years, since 1954 as a Cornell undergraduate student, including trips to China and meetings with former Chinese leader Deng... More »   U-TAPAO BROUHAHA : The politics of the Nasa controversy  Thai quipsters have put it aptly _ it is now easier for the United States' National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) to go to the Moon than to come to Thailand, now that the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has opted for pa... More »   A PUBLIC FORUM ON ‘GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN NEPAL AND BHUTAN’  A PUBLIC FORUM ON ‘GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN NEPAL AND BHUTAN’ Tuesday, November 6, 2012. BHUTAN: GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS? By Tashi Dorji, Editor and Managing Director, Business Bhutan... More »   REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE: Ending Thailand's impunity for real  After an impressive defence of Thailand's human right records in Geneva at the first cycle of universal periodic review (UPR) last October, concerned authorities from at least 30 agencies across the country are now hard at work.... More »   Dynamics of Reconciliation in Myanmar  Myanmar’s opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has made enough of a point without derailing her country’s spectacular political settlement by democratic means when she stood up to her opponents and later budged.... More »   Asean's old rifts with China widen in Phnom Penh  Over the past decades, the Philippines used to be benign with its defence strategy over the claims in South China Sea.... More »   How much more can Thailand take?  As the process of picking up the pieces has begun after the worst of the flood has subsided, many questions and challenges have surged to the fore. Chief among them will be how the authorities intend to shore up the Thai economy in the aftermath of such d... More »   ASP Public Forum on Eurozone Crisis, Slow U.S. Recovery: Implications for Thailand  Monday, January 30th 2012, at 9.30 – 11.30 a.m. The 4th Floor Conference Room, Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University... More »   A Public Lecture by Dr. Larry Diamond  Leading Democracy Schola to Speak at Chula... More »   Public Forum on “China’s Rise and America’s Return: Impact on South East Asia  This discussion should prove interesting as it will delve into areas that have received increasing attention in the past year including increasing discussion over the South China Sea, shifting trade patterns, and ongoing modernization of regional militari... More »   An ISIS Public Forum on “Reconciliation and Charter Change: Underpinnings and Scenarios”  The new academic year has just started, and we at ISIS have resumed our public forum engagements, thanks to the support of the Friedrich Naumann Stiftung. Over the past several months, we have conducted a number of close-door conferences and workshops on ... More »   Obama II: What it Means for Southeast Asia and Thailand  A Seminar on Obama II: What it Means for Southeast Asia and Thailand 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 20 November 2012 in the Chumbhot-Pantip Conference Room, 4th Floor Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn Univers... More »   ISIS Public Forum on “Thailand’s Outlook 2013: Politics, Economy, Borders, and Beyond”  As 2013 gets underway, we are interested in the trends and shapes of things to come in Thailand going forward this year and beyond. The line-up of speakers is top-notch, a balanced mix of experts on Thai politics, economy and foreign policy. Will the gove... More »   ISIS Public Forum on “Insurgency, Violence and Peace: Southern Philippines and Thailand’s Deep South”  The Malay-Muslim insurgency in Thailand’s southernmost border provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat has raged for more nearly nine years and claimed more than 5,000 deaths. Thailand’s deep south is now one of the deadliest internal conflicts in th... More »   ISIS Public Forum on “Preah Vihear and Phra Viharn: Pathways to A Shared Destiny”  The forum will be held during 08.30 – 11.30 a.m. on Thursday, 21 March 2013 at the Chumbhot-Pantip Conference Room, 4th Floor Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University.... More »   Asia Pacific Security in the next decade: The US Rebalancing toward Asia  As the world’s economic locomotives continue to move to the Asia-Pacific region, the US has decided to “pivot” its foreign policy toward the Indo-Pacific Ocean. With the rising power of China and an emerging stress along flashpoints in East China an... More »   ISIS public forum on the occasion of a book launch, authored by Dr. Aurel Croissant. The title of Dr. Croissant’s book is Democratization and Civilian Control in Asia  ... More »   An ISIS Public Forum on “Myanmar’s Reform Challenges: Implications for Development Research”  this half day forum will explore how capacity in development research can be supported in a systematic manner in the rapidly changing context of Burma/Myanmar. We will focus on research and development in view of the recent and ongoing religious and secta... More »   An International Seminar on “ASEAN Unity and Maritime Challenges in South China Sea and Asia Pacific”  The Centre for Asian Strategic Studies-India (CASS-India), New Delhi, in cooperation with the Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS Thailand) is organizing an international conference on “ASEAN Unity and Maritime Challenges in South Chin... More »   Public Forum on Monday 5 August 2013  “Elections, Democracy and Regional Community-Building: Implications from Malaysia and Cambodia in 2013”, Monday, 5 August 2013, 01.30 – 04.00 p.m. Saranites Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Main Auditorium Chulalongkorn University... More »   A Special Lecture Series on “Uniting for the future: Learning from each other’s experiences  As you know, Thailand has been embroiled in political conflict and confrontation in recent years. The roots, dynamics and prospects of Thailand’s contested political future are uncertain, and we do not expect this day-long public forum to come up with a... More »   ISIS Public Forum on “Peace Talks in Southern Thailand: Pathways, Obstacles and Prospects"  ISIS public forum on “Peace Talks in Southern Thailand: Pathways, Obstacles and Prospects”. Details of the program and a reply form are attached. The forum will be held during 08.30 – 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 30 October 2013 at the Chumbhot-Pantip C... More »   A Public Forum on Myanmar’s Rohingya Question: Domestic Consequences and Regional Implications  The forum will be held during 08.30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Friday, 7 March 2014. The venue is The Chumbhot-Pantip Conference Room, 4th Floor Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University. Myanmar’s opening has... More »   A Public Forum on “ASEAN-Australia Relations in Asia’s Transformation”  I have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in a forum on “ASEAN-Australia Relations in Asia’s Transformation”. Details of the program and a reply form are attached. The forum will be held during 08.30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, 17 July... More »   An ISIS Public Forum on “The Macroeconomic Impact of Thailand’s Military Intervention”  I have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in a public forum on “The Macroeconomic Impact of Thailand’s Military Intervention”. Details of the program and a reply form are attached. The forum will be held during 08.30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on ... More »   An ISIS Public Forum on “Reforming Post-Coup Thai Politics: Issues, Priorities and Challenges”, Friday, 3rd October 2014, 08.30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  I have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in a public forum on “Reforming Post-Coup Thai Politics: Issues, Priorities and Challenges”. Details of the program and a reply form are attached. The forum will be held during 08.30 a.m. – 11:30 a.... More »   An ISIS Public Forum on “The Mekong Mainland: Axis of Prosperity, Security and Competition”, Tuesday, 2nd December 2014, 08.30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  I have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in a public forum on “The Mekong Mainland: Axis of Prosperity, Security and Competition”. Details of the program and a reply form are attached. The forum will be held during 08.30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ... More »   U.S. Asst Secretary of State Daniel Russel to speak on U.S. Engagement with Asia-Pacific, 130pm-3pm, 26th January 2015  A Public Lecture on “U.S. Engagement with the Asia-Pacific Region in 2015” by Assistant Secretary of State Daniel R. Russel... More »   An ISIS Public Forum on “Militant Islam and Middle East Turmoil: Lessons From and Implications For Southeast Asia”,09.00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Friday, 6th February 2015  I have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in a public forum on “Militant Islam and Middle East Turmoil: Lessons From and Implications For Southeast Asia”. Details of the program and a reply form are attached. The forum will be held during 09.... More »   An ISIS Public Forum on “Thai Constitution-Crafting 2015: Premises, Pitfalls, Prospects” at 09.00 – 11.30 a.m. Thursday, 9th April 2015  I have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in a public forum on “Thai Constitution- Crafting 2015: Premises, Pitfalls, Prospects.” Details of the program and a reply form are attached. The forum will be held during 09.00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on... More »   An ISIS Public Forum on "RUSSIA'S EASTWARD TURN: IMPLICATIONS FOR SOUTHEAST ASIA"  An ISIS Public Forum on "RUSSIA'S EASTWARD TURN: IMPLICATIONS FOR SOUTHEAST ASIA" Friday, 22nd May 2015 at 09.00am - 11.30am... More »   The Sixth International Meeting on Conflict Management, Peace Economics & Peace Science  "The Sixth International Meeting on Conflict Management, Peace Economics & Peace Science," July 24-25, 2015... More »   A “Dream Thailand” Public Forum Series: “Moving Up the Global Value Chain: Thailand's Upgrading and Growth Imperatives”  A “Dream Thailand” Public Forum Series: “Moving Up the Global Value Chain: Thailand's Upgrading and Growth Imperatives” Thursday, at 09.00 – 11.30 a.m. Thursday, 18th June 2015... More »   A “Dream Thailand” Public Forum Series on “Asia’s New ‘Boat People’ Crisis: Regionalization, Regulation, Regionalism”  A “Dream Thailand” Public Forum Series on “Asia’s New ‘Boat People’ Crisis: Regionalization, Regulation, Regionalism,” Tuesday, 9th June 2015, 09.00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.... More »   An ISIS Public Forum on “Myanmar’s 2015 Election and Beyond: Previews, Prospects and Post-Election Scenarios”  An ISIS Public Forum on “Myanmar’s 2015 Election and Beyond: Previews, Prospects and Post-Election Scenarios” at 08.30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, 4th August 2015.... More »   A “Dream Thailand” Public Forum Series: “Security, Safety, Stability: Moving Forward After Erawan Shrine Incident”, at 09.00 – 11.30 a.m. Tuesday, 6th October 2015  ... More »   A “Dream Thailand” Public Forum Series: “Security, Safety, Stability: Moving Forward After Erawan Shrine Incident”, at 09.00 – 11.30 a.m. Tuesday, 6th October 2015  ... 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