LuceSEA Spring 2025 Webinar – Autocratic and Democratic Rivalry in Southeast Asia

Wed. Feb. 5, 2025 3:00 – 4:30 PM(HST) / Register Here

The Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) at UH Mānoa is delighted to invite you to the upcoming session in the LuceSEA Spring 2025 Webinar Series, exploring critical topics related to elections and governance in Southeast Asia.

Webinar Details

Title: Autocratic and Democratic Rivalry in Southeast Asia
Date: Wed. Feb. 5, 2025 3:00 – 4:30 PM(HST) / 9:00 -10:30 PM (CST) / Thursday, February 6, 2025 8:00 am- 9:30 am (ICT)
Format: Virtual
Registration: Register Here

About the Webinar

Elections have long been a cornerstone of democratic values, and this webinar will focus on elections in Southeast Asia, from local to presidential/general. This webinar delves into the dynamics of electoral politics across the region, including:

• the fairness of ground rules
• the role of union election bodies
• political parties
• election monitoring methods
• other forms of electoral manipulation in Southeast Asia.

Panelists will also discuss key issues and challenges related to recent and upcoming elections in their respective countries of expertise, offering valuable insights into the evolving political landscape of Southeast Asia.

Speakers

• Moderator:
  Dr. Meredith L. Weiss, Professor, University at Albany
• Panelists:
  • Dr. Thanet Aphornsuvan, Professor, Thammasat University
  • Parker Novak, Nonresident Fellow, Indo-Pacific Security Initiative and Global China Hub, Atlantic Council
  • Dr. Sam Seun, Policy Analyst, Royal Academy of Cambodia
  • Dominggus Elcid Li, Executive Director, Institute of Resource Governance and Social Change (IRGSC)

Join us for this engaging discussion and explore the dynamic interplay between autocratic and democratic forces shaping the electoral landscape of Southeast Asia.