The Southeast Asia Research Group (SEAREG) was established in 2013 to highlight the best new research by young social scientists working on Southeast Asian politics, and to establish a network of scholars in political science and allied disciplines who are working at the forefront of Southeast Asian studies. The leaders of SEAREG are committed to a model of Southeast Asian social sciences that emphasizes the complementarity of discipline, method, and area knowledge.
NEWS
2021.11.12
We are pleased to share the news about six of our 2021 Fellows who will present at the next SEAREG conference at Emory University:
- Donald Grasse (Emory) – “Developmental Legacies of Draconian Dictatorship: Evidence from the Khmer Rouge”
- Eitan Paul (University of Michigan) – “Limits of Inclusivity: Gendered Dynamics of Village Budgeting Reforms in Indonesia”
- Anh-Susann Pham Thi (Bilkent University) – “Underground Labour Activists in Vietnam”
- Seth Soderborg (Harvard) – “Buying Better Brokers: Brokers as a Hidden Population”
- Rahardhika Utama (Northwestern) – “Embedded Peasantry: Path-Dependence and Economic Transformation in Indonesia and Malaysia”
- Siew Han Yeo (University of Toronto) – “Licensed to Sell: Liquor, Tastes and Race”
2021.11.03
For those planning to attend the next SEAREG conference in-person, please note the following event schedule:
- Thursday, December 9: conference begins with opening dinner, 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, December 10 (all day): Presentations by 2021 SEAREG Fellows, keynote address, networking opportunities, happy hour poster session + dinner
- Saturday, December 11 (morning): Presentations by 2021 SEAREG Fellows; conference concludes by 1:30 p.m. (ends with lunch)
2021.11.01
Reminder: Ted Osius, retired Ambassador of the U.S. to Vietnam, will speak with Eddy Malesky on Wednesday, November 3, at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern US/Canada). Register for the webinar.
2021.10.08
Do you know (or know of) a phenomenal emerging scholar of Southeast Asia? Nominate her/him/them to be a 2021 SEAREG Fellow! The second-round deadline is Friday, October 22.
SEAREG Fellows are advanced social science PhD students (or newly minted PhDs) who display unusual promise as scholars of Southeast Asia. They are selected semi-annually via a competitive process.
Before nominating someone, you will need a copy of their current CV and an unpublished paper they will present at the 2021 SEAREG winter conference, taking place December 9-11 at Emory University.
Please note: while we hope to have Fellows present in-person if at all possible, the conference itself will be offered in a hybrid format to allow for remote participation via Zoom.
2021.08.14
Mark your calendars – our next SEAREG conference will take place December 9-11 and be hosted by Emory University in Atlanta, GA.
2021.06.30
Five of our 2021 SEAREG Fellows will present their work at our twelfth conference, taking place August 12-14, and hosted by the University of Arizona:
- Jangai Jap – “Can Encounters with the State Improve Minority-State Relations? Evidence from Myanmar”
- Nicholas Kuipers – “‘Failing the Test’ – Indonesian Civil Service Examinations”
- Nina McMurry – “From recognition to integration: indigenous autonomy, state authority, and national Identity in the Philippines”
- Minh Trinh – “Statistical Misreporting from Below, as Seen from (Very High) Above”
- Chun-Ying Wu – “Political Regimes and Minority Language Recognition: Evidence from Southeast Asia”
Be sure to register for this event!
2021.06.18
We are thrilled to announce that SEAREG’s twelfth conference will take place August 12-14, 2021, hosted by the University of Arizona.
Since travel remains difficult for many of our members, this event will be offered in a hybrid in-person/online format.
All sessions will be open to registered meeting participants. After completing the registration form, you will receive a confirmation email that includes a link to sign up for the Zoom meeting (if you plan on attending remotely).
Information about local logistics, including tips for travel to Tucson and advice about nearby accommodation, will be posted to the main Summer Conference page as it becomes available.
Additionally, graduate students who plan to attend in-person can apply for a SEAREG Travel Grant – applications are due by July 1 (priority deadline).
2021.05.17
Do you know a rising star social scientist whose research focuses on (or includes, for comparativists) Southeast Asia?
Nominate them to be a 2021 SEAREG Fellow! SEAREG Fellows are advanced PhD students or recent graduates (postdocs and new hires, we’re looking at you) who display unusual promise as scholars of Southeast Asia.
Fellows who are selected in the first round will present their research at the next SEAREG meeting at the University of Arizona (August 12-14, 2021).
Nominations should be submitted by June 1, 2021 to be considered for the first round.
2021.02.26
On March 4, for our first SEAREG Movie Night of 2021, we are excited to present the award-winning Vietnamese blockbuster Ròm followed by a Q&A with the director (and screenwriter), Mr. Trần Thanh Huy, as well as the film’s executive producer, Mr. Louie Nguyen. Additional discussants at this special webinar are Eddy Malesky (Duke) and Mai Nguyen (University of Arizona).
Ròm is a coming-of-age drama centered on the story of a young bookie lottery runner who tries to help the residents of an old apartment complex and fulfill his dream of finding his parents. The movie premiered in 2019 at the 24th Busan International Film Festival, where it became the first Vietnamese film to win the New Currents Award (Best Film).
2021.02.12
Everyone at SEAREG is eager to begin celebrating a healthy and happy Year of the Ox ~ Chúc Mừng Năm Mới ~ สวัสดีปีใหม่ ~ Manigong Bagong Taon ~ Selamat Tahun Baru ~ နစ်သစ်မှာ ပျော်ရွှင်ပါစေ။ ~ шинэ жилийн мэнд хүргэе ~ 새해 복 많이 받으세요 ~ 新年快乐 ~ 新年おめでとう.
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