ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS)
Moe Thuzar is a Senior Fellow at the ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute, where responsibilities include coordinating the Myanmar Studies Programme since July 2012. Previously, Moe served as a Fellow in the Regional Social and Cultural Studies Programme at ISEAS and held the position of Lead Researcher (Socio-Cultural) at the ASEAN Studies Centre, focusing on ASEAN's socio-cultural priorities from May 2008 to September 2019. Earlier experience includes serving as Head of Human Development at The ASEAN Secretariat from July 2004 to January 2007, where Moe coordinated initiatives across multiple sectors such as health, education, and social welfare. Educational achievements include a PhD in History from the National University of Singapore, participation in the Fox International Fellowship program at Yale University, and a Master of Public Policy from the National University of Singapore.
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.