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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The Advent of “CyWar”: Are We Ready?
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-01-21)The recent SingHealth hack and the fake news phenomenon are likely harbingers of an emergent inflection point in contemporary war: CyWar. The aim of CyWar is to secure command of a State’s “hard” and “soft” cyberspace. It behooves States to be ready ... -
CPTPP: New Key Player in International Trade
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-01-18)Despite some concerns, the revamped CPTPP which became a reality recently is a force for good in international trade. The next steps are to expand membership and to establish a small secretariat. -
Indonesia’s New Halal Law: Impact on the Political Economy
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-01-17)Indonesia’s new halal certification law will be implemented by the end of 2019. What are the implications of the upcoming halal law on the country’s political economy and on Indonesia’s ambition to be a global halal hub? -
NTS Bulletin: January 2019
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-01-15)NTS Bulletin is a monthly periodical that discusses current issues concerning Climate change, Energy, food, water and Health security; Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. -
Striking a Balance: Emerging Technologies, Humanitarian Needs, and Other Public Goods
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-01-15)This report explores how to balance humanitarian uses of emerging technologies and other public goods. It draws on 10 semi-structured interviews conducted in Manila, Philippines in August 2018 with purposefully selected interlocutors representing both ... -
Striking a Balance: Disaster Responder's and Affected Communities' Interests in New Technologies
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-01-15)This report explores how to balance the needs of disaster responders and those of the disaster-affected when using emerging technologies. It draws on 10 semi-structured interviews conducted in Manila, Philippines in August 2018 with purposefully selected ... -
Multilateral Matters: January 2019
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-01-15)Multilateral Matters is the quarterly publication of the Centre for Multilateralism Studies (CMS), analysing the most recent developments regarding multilateralism by our team. It covers articles on relevant economic and political issues as well as ... -
‘New Way’ to Manage Sino-Indian Engagement?
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-01-10)Buoyed by four summit meetings and the formation of a new people-to-people ‘mechanism’ in quick succession, China-India engagement appears to be on a firm track. Despite challenges, this marks an opportune moment to press ahead towards total rapprochement. -
Economic Headwinds in 2019: Navigating Priorities for ASEAN
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-01-07)To face economic headwinds in 2019, ASEAN member states should prioritise implementing ASEAN Economic Community 2025 and concluding RCEP negotiation. -
Institutions for Asian Development Finance: Growing Competition or Complementarity?
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-01-03)The benefits of the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the New Development Bank have outweighed the costs and they are working well with their older counterparts to promote Asian development. But more needs to be done.