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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Striking a Balance: Short- and Longer - Term Interests of People Receiving Aid
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-06-30)In December 2017 the Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies (NTS Centre) at RSIS identified four policy balances that must be struck when using emerging technologies in humanitarian operations. These are as follows: 1. Balancing humanitarian uses ... -
Striking a Balance: Centralising and Decentralising Disaster Management Through New Technologies
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-06-30)In December 2017 the Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies at RSIS identified four policy balances that must be struck when using emerging technologies in humanitarian operations. This report specifically explores how to balance the potential of ... -
US’ AI Ethics Debate: Overcoming Barriers in Government and Tech Sector
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-06-28)The debate over ethics and norms building in artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining momentum in the US government and tech industry. Yet, while these institutions understand the need for ethics in AI, a myriad of barriers impede their ability to ... -
Appreciating Diversity: What Has The ICCS Achieved?
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-06-28)Many Communities, One Shared Future' was the theme of the recently concluded International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS). A key takeaway is that diversity is not a hindrance to social cohesion; it is how people manage the difference. It is ... -
Tolerance and its Enemies: Three Observations
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-06-26)Why is it that it feels like we are living in an increasingly tribalist age – one where it seems different peoples, separated by colour, religious creed, or political ideology, can no longer live together harmoniously? What can be done about it and ... -
Is the Innovation Winter Coming?
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-06-26)Securing an advantage in emerging technological domains such as artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G means winning the competition for global talent and unrestricted access to supply chains. The accelerating Sino-US strategic competition, however, raises ... -
Beyond Media Freedom: Is Malaysia Ready for a More Open Society?
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-06-25)One of the Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) reform agenda includes greater freedom of speech and the media. To what extent does the current situation on the ground reflect this? -
How to Build Cohesive Societies
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-06-24)The International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS) in Singapore brought together academics, thought leaders, policy makers, youth leaders, and practitioners and pointed towards ways we can build cohesive societies. -
Tweaking BRI: What Southeast Asia Can Do
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-06-21)As China seeks to improve the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in response to criticisms, Southeast Asia could tap growth opportunities by leveraging on the strengths of BRI-linked countries such as in finance, partnerships, negotiations and economic ... -
Russia & the Kuriles: Achilles’ Heel or Bargaining Chip?
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2019-06-20)Russia’s oft-declared “pivot” to the East, focused principally on China, has attained a measure of success. However, to become effective and sustainable, relations between Russia and Japan must be raised to a higher level. The absence of a peace treaty ...