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Politics in Action 2024

Mapping Southeast Asia's Political Landscape
Our annual Politics in Action forum features timely analysis of political affairs in six Southeast Asian countries, for an audience of scholars, students and the general public.

When: Thursday 9 May 2024, 12-4:30pm
Where: Education Lecture Theatre 351, Education Building, The University of Sydney Camperdown campus, and livestreamed on our Facebook page.

Join us for an illuminating exploration of political landscapes across Southeast Asia at the annual SSEAC Politics in Action forum. Hear about the latest developments shaping the region's socio-political fabric, featuring esteemed scholars and experts from Australia and the region.

This flagship forum, now in it's 9th year, provides deep insight into the current political context, offering concise yet comprehensive analysis of key political, social, and economic developments in six Southeast Asian nations. In this year's forum, expect engaging presentations from our country-specialists regarding Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Vietnam.

Each session, carefully crafted to be accessible to both general and scholarly audiences, and especially relevant to researchers active in Southeast Asia, will include a 20-minute expert presentation followed by an interactive Q&A session.

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Southeast Asia's ever-changing political environment. Join us as we navigate the complexities and nuances of the region's political dynamics at Politics in Action 2024.

Registration is now open, and the program can be downloaded here.

All videos recorded as part of Politics in Action 2024 will be made available for public viewing live on our Facebook page, and on our YouTube channel after the event has concluded.

Program 

Time (AET)

Topic

Presenter

Institution

11:30

Registration

12:00

Welcome and opening remarks

Prof Gregory Fox

Sydney Southeast Asia Centre

12:05

Indonesia

Ms Navhat Nuraniyah

Australian National University

12:35

Myanmar

Dr Moe Thuzar

Institute of Southeast Asian Studies

13:05

Lunch (catered)

14:00

Vietnam

Mr Layton Pike

RMIT University

14:30

Laos

Dr Kesone Kanhalikham

National University of Laos

15:00

Afternoon tea 
(catered)

 

 

15:30

Singapore

Prof Kenneth Tan

Hong Kong Baptist University

16:00

Malaysia

Prof Azizuddin bin Mohd Sani

Universiti Utara Malaysia

16:30

End of event