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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Japan - India Strategic Partnership: An Indigenous Axis in the Indo-Pacific
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2021-07-30)Over the past decade, Japan and India have intensified mutual cooperation and strengthened bilateral ties, leading to the establishment of a special partnership. Although it is unlikely that this partnership would ever develop into a formal alliance, ... -
RSIS NTS Bulletin: July 2021
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2021-07-30)NTS Bulletin is a monthly periodical that discusses current issues concerning Climate change, Energy, food, water and Health security; Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. -
Golden Rice: Triumph for Science
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2021-07-27)After almost two decades, Golden Rice was approved last week by the Philippines authorities for use as food. This together with the approval of the bioengineered Bt eggplant represents a landmark victory of science over misinformation; it will provide ... -
Global Warming: Rethinking International Relations
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2021-07-22)Recent escalations in the severity of extreme weather events in Europe have set the stage for a rethink of international relations as a policy pathway towards dealing with climate change. Such rethinking requires a refocus on the social contract ... -
G7’s ‘Build Back Better World’: Rival to China’s BRI?
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2021-07-14)As a rival to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the G7’s “Build Back Better World” (B3W) will face significant challenges. As a complement, however, both the B3W and BRI together could help build a more inter-connected world and drive global ... -
Indonesia’s New Lockdown: Jokowi’s Legacy?
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2021-07-13)In response to the ongoing COVID-19 surge in Indonesia, President Joko Widodo has enacted the strictest lockdown policy since the pandemic began 18 months ago. Jokowi seems increasingly concerned that the surge could threaten his political legacy. -
ASEAN Economies and a Post-COVID Era
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2021-07-09)The recent election of President Biden and the on-going roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines should embolden policymakers to look ahead to a post-crises era. For the ASEAN economies, three inter-related issues will be important, especially the China-US ... -
India’s Vaccine Ambition: How Far Can It Go?
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2021-07-06)Battling the devastating second wave of COVID-19, India sought urgent help from the distant US even though China expressed neighbourly support. Delhi is seeking ‘vaccine partnership’ with the US and a new template of globalisation as an economic ... -
Disasters in COVID-19: Implications for Nexus Governance
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2021-06-30)Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects have been seen across society the past year. What had started as an emergency response to curb the deadly disease has emerged into protracted crisis management straddling the boundaries of humanitarian ... -
The Belt and Road Initiative: Vehicle for China's Humanitarian Action?
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2021-06-30)This policy report seeks to enhance the understanding of China’s humanitarian action in relation to the BRI. It evaluates China’s approach to humanitarian aid, analyses the major issues facing related Chinese actors, and explores possible partnerships ...