ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS)
Michael Montesano has an extensive academic background, holding multiple degrees from prestigious universities. Michael has held various positions in different organizations, including the ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute, where Michael currently serves as a Visiting Senior Fellow and Coordinator of the Thailand and Myanmar Studies Programmes. Montesano has also been involved in editorial work as the Managing Editor of SOJOURN: Journal of Social Issues in Southeast Asia. Additionally, Michael has taught as an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore and other institutions.
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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS)
ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute (formerly Institute of Southeast Asian Studies) is dedicated to the study of socio-political, security, and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment. The Institute aims to stimulate research and debate within scholarly circles, enhance public awareness of the region, and facilitate the search for viable solutions to the varied problems confronting the region. It also strives to nurture a community of scholars interested in the region and to engage in research on the multi-faceted dimensions and issues of stability and security, economic development, and political, social, and cultural change. The Institute conducts a range of research programmes; holds conferences, workshops, lectures, and seminars; publishes briefs, research journals, and books; and provides a range of research support facilities, including a large library collection.