Duncan McCargo
President's Chair in Global Affairs at Nanyang Technological University and a leading scholar of Thai politics, author of multiple books on Thailand and Southeast Asian comparative politics.
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Nov 29, 2024 • 44min
How Are Southeast Asia’s Toxic Alliances Undermining the Region’s Prospects for Democracy?
Duncan McCargo, a renowned expert on Southeast Asian politics, and Rendy Pahrun Wadipalapa, a researcher focused on Indonesian politics, discuss the rise of toxic political alliances in Southeast Asia. They explore how dubious power-sharing deals are compromising democracy in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The guests analyze the superficial nature of these alliances, the challenges they pose to voter engagement, and how these dynamics contribute to political instability. Their insights highlight the urgent need for genuine democratic practices amidst shifting power structures.
Feb 20, 2026 • 46min
Thailand’s February 2026 Snap Election: A Conversation with Prof Duncan McCargo
Duncan McCargo, President’s Chair in Global Affairs at Nanyang Technological University and leading scholar of Thai politics, recounts on-the-ground reporting across regions. He analyzes party defections, the muted ideological landscape since 2023, why livelihoods dominated voter concerns, constituency versus party-list divergences, and what the referendum and conservative gains mean for Thailand’s stability.
