Professor Bridget Welsh Interviewed by International Press on Malaysian Elections
Professor Bridget Welsh
In the aftermath of the stunning results of Malaysia’s 14th General Elections on May 9, JCU Associate Professor of Political Science and Malaysia expert Bridget Welsh is one of the lead commentators in international media. The government led by incumbent Prime Minister Najib Razak is being ousted after 61 years and 92-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad is set to become the world’s oldest leader.
Bridget Welsh is Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of Asian Outreach at John Cabot University. She analyzes Southeast Asian politics, especially Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Indonesia and other countries in the region. In Fall 2018, Professor Welsh will be teaching Introduction to Political Theory, Comparative Politics, and Globalization and Democracy.
Here is a selection of articles, videos, and radio programs that feature Professor Welsh:
New Mandala: “Malaysia’s political transformation(s): preliminary reflections”
BBC: “Malaysia’s political drama is worthy of Shakespeare”
East Asia Forum: “A truly Malaysian election”
Asia Times: “Malaysians agog as tables turn on Najib”
CNN: “Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad is now the world’s oldest leader”
Bloomberg: “Malaysian Tsunami Across the Board, Professor Welsh Says”
NPR: “In Election Upset, Malaysia’s Mahathir Returns To Power After 15 Years
Time: “A New Chapter in Malaysia’s History.’ Voters React to Stunning Election Results”
CNN: “Prime Minister Najib Razak defeated as opposition claims victory in Malaysia”
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) “Malaysia elections: Mahathir’s great political comeback”
CNN: “Can Malaysia’s unlikely political double act score election triumph?”
Financial Times: “Malaysia election falls prey to gerrymandering”
The Times of London: “Malaysia’s nonagenarian iron fist Mahathir Mohamad is back — as a champion of clean politics”
RFI: “Malaysia’s opposition makes historic bid for power”
The Guardian: “Malaysia election: PM Najib Razak in fight for political survival”
Malaysiakini: “Battle royale in Johor: Determining the future of Umno leadership“
