21st August marks the end of Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's first year as Malaysia's 9th Prime Minister. Dr. Bridget Welsh joins host Melisa Idris and Ibrahim Suffian (Merdeka Center) on Consider This to discuss how his tenure has fared so far....
Articles / 13.08.2022
Against the Odds: Malaysia’s Stronger Parliament
Amid upheaval and uncertainty, and despite the presence of foul-mouthed politicians and a divisive speaker, Dr. Bridget Welsh argues that Malaysia’s Parliament has notched a number of important firsts. But can this period of democratic maturity last, and for how long?...
Articles / 01.08.2022
Sulu shocks: Context and solutions
Attention on the Sulu claim focuses on the French 2022 arbitration. Dr. Bridget Welsh argues that the legal "arbitration" lens approach is too narrow. This piece highlights the need for holistic engagement and a multi-faceted approach that takes into account the socio-political issues in forming a constructive path forward....
Video / 15.07.2022
The Nation – 15th July 2022
Dr. Bridget Welsh joins Eddin Khoo for Bernama’s The Nation to discuss trending topics of the week, including the Sri Lanka Crisis, Mat Kilau, Sulu Heirs claim and UMNO's Constitutional amendment....
Articles / 11.07.2022
The Heat is On for Umno
Umno's power struggles and cracks within Umno’s leadership spilleth over as election fever mounts. Who will get burnt? Dr Bridget Welsh writes....
Articles / 21.06.2022
Left Behind: An Uneven Economic Recovery
Malaysia’s borders have reopened and the economy is apparently back on track. But it appears that not every sector of society is recovering at the same rate. Dr Bridget Welsh shines the light on the country's economic inequalities and those of us being left behind....
Video / 10.06.2022
The Nation – 10th June 2022
Dr. Bridget Welsh joins Azmi Hassan and Datuk AT Kumararajah for Bernama's The Nation to discuss trending topics of the week, including Malaysia's food security, GST reintroduction, the Bon Odori festival and economic recovery....
Articles / 31.05.2022
PKR Polls 2022: Not All About Anwar
PKR polls are finally over and results seem to indicate the party's ready for change. Dr Bridget Welsh zeroes in on what this means for Anwar Ibrahim and more....
Articles / 24.05.2022
Umno’s Ismail Sabri Dilemma
Umno's GE15 PM choice may have weakened its electoral chances....
Articles / 04.05.2022
Realistic Path Forward: Malaysia’s Call for Rethinking the ASEAN-Myanmar ‘Consensus’
Since 2018, Malaysian governments have been proactive in drawing attention to conditions within Myanmar, with the current foreign minister, Saifuddin Abdullah, and former foreign minister, Syed Hamid Albar, actively engaged in seeking solutions to the crisis. ...