29 Apr, 2016 April 29, 2016 Singapore DISCONNECT OVER S’PORE SAYS AS MUCH ABOUT THE WEST AND THE REST OF THE WORLD The British newspaper, The Guardian, recently ran an article on Singapore in its “The story of cities” section. The article Read more
11 Feb, 2016 February 11, 2016 China, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, United States CNAS COMMENTARY: HIGH STAKES AT THE SUNNYLANDS SUMMIT As President Obama prepares to host a summit with ASEAN leaders in Sunnylands, California, next week, Center for a New Read more
19 Jan, 2016 January 19, 2016 Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore JAKARTA ATTACK A SIGN OF THINGS TO COME The terrorist attack in Jakarta last week achieved little but foretells much. It signifies the renewal of an implacable religious Read more
31 Dec, 2015 December 31, 2015 China, United States CLINTON’S TRUMP CARD American Republican presidential contender Donald Trump’s comments on Muslims reveal the xenophobic underside of politics in the United States. The Read more
06 Dec, 2015 December 6, 2015 China, Japan, Philippines, United States MESSAGE FOR CHINA AND THE US: ASIA-PACIFIC NEEDS THE GLUE OF TRADE, NOT THE THREAT OF WAR Derwin Pereira says as necessary as security is, it is economic integration that truly fosters peace and prosperity in the Read more
06 Oct, 2015 October 6, 2015 China, Indonesia, Japan, United States INDONESIA’S ROLE IN A CHANGING ASIAN ORDER The recent passage of Japan’s security bills marked a watershed moment in Asian strategic relations. For the first time since Read more
September 18, 2015 Uncategorized Dealing with the Lure of the Islamic State in Southeast Asia Fourteen years after al-Qaeda redrew the religious map of the world, it has receded from the global frontlines. However, it has been Read more
September 15, 2015 Uncategorized Revealing Singapore’s Political Psyche THIS General Election was not only about material issues. Deeply ingrained psychological traits in the electorate worked to give the People's Action Read more
18 Feb, 2015 February 18, 2015 Indonesia JAKARTA HOLDS KEY TO KEEPING S-E ASIA SAFE IN WAR ON TERROR As the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) destabilises the Middle East, South-east Asia is likely to become the Read more
31 Jul, 2014 July 31, 2014 Indonesia INDONESIA’S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: AN EPIC VICTORY Jokowi’s Win Marks Democracy’s Progress over the Forces of the Lingering Past Read more
18 Apr, 2014 April 18, 2014 China, United States A “WEAK” AMERICA IS MAKING ASIA UNEASY Chinese actions in maritime Asia are raising questions about American willingness and ability to act decisively in the region. That Read more
14 Mar, 2014 March 14, 2014 Indonesia THE NEW FACE OF INDONESIAN DEMOCRACY INDONESIA’S democratic consolidation took a step forward with the nomination of Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo as the presidential candidate of Read more