Bridget Welsh

Bridget Welsh is assistant professor in southeast Asian studies at Johns Hopkins University. Among her publications is (as editor) Reflections: The Mahathir Years (JHU/SAIS, 2004)

Malaysia's democratic pause

Malaysian politics is at present an intriguing mixture of stasis and flux. The most high-profile issue in September-October 2008 has been the failure of leading opposition figure Anwar Ibrahim to

By Bridget Welsh

/ 28 Oct 2008

Malaysia’s political quagmire

Since the elections of 8 March 2008, Malaysia has been in a state of political turmoil. One hand has promised reforms and openness, greater democratic space and better governance. The

By Bridget Welsh

/ 23 Jul 2008

Malaysia’s democratic opening

As the results of Malaysia's general election poured in on the evening of 8 March 2008, it became clear that the country's voters had delivered an

By Bridget Welsh

/ 11 Mar 2008