This is a special episode of Eyes on Southeast Asia featuring Malaysian Foreign Minister.  FPCI had the pleasure to host His Excellency during his visit to Jakarta. Dr Dino and Dato' Saifuddin talked candidly on various issues from Malaysia’s foreign policy outlook and priorities to the current geopolitical situation facing our region (AUKUS, ASEAN and the Quad) This Podcast is also available in a video format on FPCI’s Official Youtube Channel. Don’t forget to Like, Follow, and Subscribe to Eyes on Southeast Asia on your favorite streaming platform ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Rizal Sukma, shared his point of view on the new U.S.-led trilateral pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States in the Indo-Pacific region, known as the AUKUS. Together with Dr. Rizal, we explored the implications of the alliance to the region, especially Indonesia—how Indonesia can respond to the regional dynamic caused by the AUKUS—and the growing geopolitical rivalry as well as the arms race and its impact on Southeast Asia. This Podcast is also available in a video format on FPCI’s Official Youtube Channel. Don’t forget to Like, Follow, and Subsc ..read more

Dr. Dino Patti Djalal chatted with Alexander Feldman (Chairman, President & CEO of the  US-ASEAN Business Council) about US businesses and investments in Southeast Asia. This Podcast is also available in a video format on FPCI’s Official Youtube Channel. Don’t forget to Like, Follow, and Subscribe to Eyes on Southeast Asia on your favorite streaming platform ..read more

In this episode, Prof Richard Heydarian is sharing about his upcoming new book on ASEAN and China relations. Moreover, they also talked about how President Duterte is a unique leader in the context of the Philippines’ history and the current state of the triangular relations between the Philippines, the US, and China. Tune in to find out what other intriguing arguments Richard points in his new book.  This Podcast is also available in a video format on FPCI’s Official Youtube Channel. Don’t forget to Like, Follow, and Subscribe to Eyes on Southeast Asia on your favorite streaming platform ..read more

Dr. Dino Patti Djalal chatted with Alexander Feldman (Chairman, President & CEO of the  US-ASEAN Business Council) about US businesses and investments in Southeast Asia. This Podcast is also available in a video format on FPCI’s Official Youtube Channel. Don’t forget to Like, Follow, and Subscribe to Eyes on Southeast Asia on your favorite streaming platform ..read more

In this episode, Prof Richard Heydarian is sharing about his upcoming new book on ASEAN and China relations. Moreover, they also talked about how President Duterte is a unique leader in the context of the Philippines’ history and the current state of the triangular relations between the Philippines, the US, and China. Tune in to find out what other intriguing arguments Richard points in his new book.  This Podcast is also available in a video format on FPCI’s Official Youtube Channel. Don’t forget to Like, Follow, and Subscribe to Eyes on Southeast Asia on your favorite streaming platform ..read more

In this episode, Jamil Maidan Flores hosted Cesar Purisima (Philippines), Simon Tay (Singapore), and Evan Laksmana (Indonesia) as they reflected upon the latest US-China Alaska meeting. Tune in to this episode to find out about the speakers' views on the meeting and what they have to say on how ASEAN should respond to the rivalry between the two powers. They also explored the possibility of the US welcoming the BRI and similarly of China embracing FOIP. This Podcast is also available in a video format on FPCI’s Official Youtube Channel. Don’t forget to Like, Follow, and Subscribe to Eyes on So ..read more

Together with Dr. Aladdin D. Rillo, the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community (2018-2021), we talked extensively about the progress and challenges of ASEAN economic integration. We also explore intra-ASEAN trade, green agenda as a part of ASEAN economic integration, how ASEAN members can make the most from RCEP, connectivity infrastructure projects, SMEs and others.  This Podcast is also available in a video format on FPCI’s Official Youtube Channel. Don’t forget to Like, Follow, and Subscribe to Eyes on Southeast Asia on your favorite streaming platform!  ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Dino Patti Djalal discusses Myanmar’s coup d’état with Michael Vatikiotis and Prof. Dewi Fortuna Anwar. Issues discussed in this episode: how is the recent military coup different from the previous coups, what is known about General Min Aung Hlaing is, factionalism within the Tatmadaw , Aung San Suu Kyi’s evolving relationship with the Tatmadaw, the effectiveness of sanctions, which external power/s should take the lead on this issue, response to the Chair’s Statement on the Informal ASEAN Ministerial Meeting, China and India’s influence in Myanmar, and more. Michael Vatik ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Dino Patti Djalal discusses Southeast Asia’s response to President Biden’s first foreign policy speech with both Amb. Ngurah Swajaya and Dr. Nguyen Hung Son. Amb. Ngurah Swajaya and Dr. Nguyen Hung Son delve into the realities that President Biden’s speech will have on Southeast Asia, from how his new administration is being received in place of the Trump administration. They further discuss the importance of US leadership in the region, the upcoming democracy summit, the possibility of cooperation with China, how Biden will reorient ‘The Quad’ in the Indo-Pacific under hi ..read more