S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
RSIS
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) is a professional graduate school of international affairs at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. RSIS' mission is to develop a community of scholars and policy analysts at the forefront of security studies and international affairs. Its core functions are research, graduate teaching and networking. It produces cutting-edge research on Asia Pacific Security, Multilateralism and Regionalism, Conflict Studies, Non-Traditional Security, International Political Economy, and Country and Region Studies. RSIS' activities are aimed at assisting policymakers to develop comprehensive approaches to strategic thinking on issues related to security and stability in the Asia Pacific. For more information about RSIS, please visit www.rsis.edu.sg
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World Agricultural Forum 2017 – Jobs in Agri-Food Industry: Silver Lining for Youth
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2017-07-28)The agri-food industry offers a bright future for the youth, in Singapore and abroad, amid discouraging youth employment prospects globally. -
World Agricultural Forum 2017 – The Triple Challenge for Agriculture: Trade, Food Security & New Technologies
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2017-07-04)One might rightly ask why the three topics of trade, food security and new technology might be ‘challenges’ for agriculture and by extension food and fibre production. How do all three help ensure a food secure world? -
ASEAN+3 Regional Financial Safety Net and IMF: Time for Structured Cooperation
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2017-07-03)The regional financial safety net (RFSN) that the ASEAN+3 countries have been establishing during the last two decades can only be successful if it evolves into a more structured form of cooperation with the IMF. -
Singapore and Food Security
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2017-06-30)Food security can be enhanced by strategic initiatives. Land scarce countries can still do much for agriculture and farming with effective policy measures. Singapore has learned to address the multi-faceted challenges of food security with good planning, ... -
Green Revolution 2.0: The Role of IT Connectivity
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2017-06-27)Projected levelling yields and a growing population forewarn a need for another Green Revolution 2.0. Mobile-enabled agri-technology in the developing world can be key enablers. It should be a priority that rural areas are not left behind. -
Knowledge Intensive Agriculture: The New Disruptor in World Food?
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2017-06-23)New digital media are fast becoming available to convey new technology and new knowledge to farmers. Agricultural technology (“agtech”) and new financing modalities (“fintech”) have great potential to meet the needs for increasing agricultural production ... -
Climate Change, Energy and Asian Geopolitics
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2017-06-14)President Trump’s declaration to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on Climate Change may contribute to a self-isolation and a geopolitical weakening of the US. While China has cleverly used this opportunity, its energy-climate policies are much more ... -
Marine Environmental Governance in the South China Sea
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2017-06-05)By meeting the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 14 on Life Below Water, parties in the South China Sea can enhance transboundary partnerships for a more sustainable approach to marine environmental governance. -
A Political Economy Analysis Of The Southeast Asian Haze and Some Solutions
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2017-06-05)This paper studies the political economy of the Southeast Asian haze and discusses the obstacles that, unless overcome, could prevent a permanent and effective solution to this transboundary pollution problem, which originates in Indonesia. Following ... -
Humanitarian Technology Survey
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2017-05-30)This is the first volume of Humanitarian Technology Survey, which draws on the discussions and presentations at the 1-day workshop on “Assessing the Technological Turn in Humanitarian Action.” The workshop took place on the 15th of February 2017 at the ...