Articles / 27.10.2022
Retaking the Felda Malay heartland
On the road to GE15, this piece looks at support in Felda areas, where Umno's hold on its traditional vote bank is more tenuous than before. ...
Articles / 24.10.2022
Road to GE15: Spotlight on Indian voters
In light of the upcoming GE15, Dr. Bridget Welsh spotlights the Indian voters who are often ignored, both in governance and in analysis....
In the upcoming 15th General Election, Malaysia's youth and new voters are set to determine in which direction the country will pivot....
After months of Umno applying pressure, Malaysia’s PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob finally dissolves Parliament. But is triggering snap polls really the power move Umno thinks it is? Perhaps not....
Articles / 25.09.2022
By the numbers: PKR vs Muda
In this piece, Dr. Bridget Welsh analyses PKR and Muda's electoral performances in the Johor State Election. ...
Articles / 04.09.2022
A Leader Less Umno
While many celebrate the jailing of Najib Razak, the 1st former Malaysian prime minister to be imprisoned, as proof of judiciary independence and long-awaited justice, not everyone’s happy. Dr. Bridget Welsh looks at how Umno continues to support its convicted former leader and how the court decision affects internal power...
Articles / 21.08.2022
Power of surprise? One year for PM Ismail Sabri
Malaysia’s “accidental” prime minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, has reached the one-year milestone. Dr. Bridget Welsh discusses 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....
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....