Explore Southeast Asia’s ‘Toxic Alliances’ with Duncan McCargo

Duncan McCargo, President’s Chair in Global Affairs at NTU, is a leading authority on Southeast Asian politics. His seminal works, The Thaksinization of Thailand and Fighting for Virtue, have shaped global conversations on the region’s political landscape. In this special feature, hear his expert insights on the critical issue of power-sharing deals and their impact on Southeast Asia’s democratic future.

In this episode, Duncan McCargo and Rendy Pahrun Wadipalapa explore their Journal of Democracy article, ‘Southeast Asia’s Toxic Alliances,’ analyzing the rise of dubious power-sharing deals in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. They discuss how these alliances affect democracy and the political forces reshaping the region.

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