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Think Tank 2025
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DRUMS 2025: Information Manipulation and Interference Against Technological Advancements, Shifting Global Power Dynamics and Ongoing Conflicts
The Centre of Excellence for National Security (CENS) organised its annual Disinformation, Rumours, Untruths, Misinformation and Smears (DRUMS) workshop from 28 to 29 October 2025. With the theme of “Information Manipulation and Interference Against Technological Advancements, Shifting Global Power Dynamics and Ongoing Conflicts”, the workshop attracted around 230 participants from ...
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APPSMO 2025: Multilateralism as a Bulwark in a Changing Global Environment
Held from 12 to 16 October 2025, RSIS organised the 26th iteration of its flagship conference, the Asia-Pacific Programme for Senior Military Officers (APPSMO). Since its inception in 1999 by the late Mr S.R. Nathan, Singapore’s 6th President and then-Director of t ...
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RSIS Master’s Programmes – Applications are open!
Ready to take the next step in your academic journey? Applications are now open! Find out more here: https://rsis.edu.sg/gpo/admissions/how-to-apply/
Scholarship Application Period: 1st November – 31 December St ...
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A Tale of Two Scenarios: The Evolution of the Asia-Pacific Regional Security Landscape
The dramatic rise of China and the raging Sino-US strategic rivalry are driving a profound transformation of the Asia-Pacific security landscape. The future of regional strategic outlook hinges to a large extent on the evolution of Sino-US relations. A conflict between China and the Uni ...
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The S. T. Lee Distinguished Annual Lecture by Professor Peter Frankopan
Multipolar Asia and the Reconfiguration of Global Power The global order is shifting. For much of the modern era, power was concentrated in the hands of a few states or alliances. Today, however, Asia is emerging at the centre of a more complex, multipolar world. China’s rise, India’s ...
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Roundtables by Professor Peter Frankopan
Interfaith Cooperation in History? Lessons from the Past
By Claribel Low
What lessons can history offer us about interfaith dialogue, cooperation and conflict? Professor Peter Frankopan, Professor of Global History at Oxford University and UNESCO Professor ...
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Inaugural RSIS Regional Terrorism Research Exchange (RTRX)
Based on the theme “Terrorism in Transition: New Challenges in a Declining Threat Environment,” the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) organised the inaugural RSIS Regional Terrorism Research Exchange (RTRX) from 9–10 October 2025. A competitiv ...
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One Year of Prabowo Presidency: Progress, Challenges, and Directions
Marking the first anniversary of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, the Indonesia Programme at RSIS held a seminar on 2 October 2025 titled “One Year of Prabowo Presidency: Progress, Challenges, and Directions” which examined the government’s political consolidation, economic policie ...
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RSIS-SWP Dialogue 2025: State of Multilateralism in the International System Today
RSIS hosted the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik – SWP) for the 7th RSIS-SWP Dialogue, a platform that offers a unique opportunity for two think-tanks from Asia and Europe to discuss issues of common interest.< ...
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Cohesion Unpacked: Country Spotlights from the Southeast Asian Social Cohesion Radar 2025
The Social Cohesion Research Programme at RSIS convened a half-day hybrid workshop on 9 September 2025 that brought together distinguished scholars and public thinkers from across the region to reflect on the latest findings from the 2025 Southeast Asian Social Cohesion Radar (SEA SC Radar). M ...
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Biotechnology and the Future of Warfighting
Dr Dirk van der Kley, Visiting Senior Fellow with the Military Transformations Programme (MTP) at RSIS, delivered a seminar on 17 September 2025 titled “Biotechnology and the Future of Warfighting”. Dr van der Kley is the Head of the Genes and Geopolitics Initiative, and Head of the Australia- ...
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US-China Relations: How to Handle Trump
The election of Donald Trump as US president has upended much of the global economic and political order as states seek to grapple with Trump’s economic and foreign policy. Specifically, US-China relations remain fraught with tensions notwithstanding attempts by both countries to find a new mo ...
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RSIS Master’s Programmes – Testimonials and Masterclass
Every year, students who achieve outstanding results in their respective fields of studies, receive Gold Medals during the convocation.
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Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and Implications for Singapore
Examining the evolution of US President Donald Trump’s Indo-Pacific strategy and its implications for Singapore and the wider region, Professor Derek Grossman, Professor of the Practice of Political Science and International Relations, University of Southern California; and Adjunct Senior Fell ...
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Revisiting Biological Weapons Convention’s Confidence-Building Measures: ASEAN Perspective
The Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies at RSIS organised the “RSIS Workshop on Revisiting Biological Weapons Convention’s Confidence-Building Measures: ASEAN Perspective”, which took place from 18 to 19 September 2025. The workshop brought together Asia-Pacific experts from dive ...
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The Future of Engagement
US–China relations remain a source of geopolitical anxiety under the second Trump administration, compounded by the uncertainty arising from regional conflicts in Europe and the Middle East. RSIS held the 6th Trilateral Exchange on “The Future of Engagement” from 27 to 29 August 2025 with the ...
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Fragmented Fronts: Religion, Secular Ideologies & Challenges to Social Harmony
The Studies in Inter-Religious Relations in Plural Societies (SRP) Programme held its 10th Executive Programme (EP) on 20 & 21 August 2025. Titled “Fragmented Fronts: Religion, Secular Ideologies & Challenges to Social Harmony,” it addressed the challenges arisin ...
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RSIS Master’s Programmes – Why Study in RSIS?
Choosing the graduate school most suitable for ourselves is a big decision. Hear from our current MSc students as they tell us how they found out about RSIS and why they have chosen us!
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The Eurasian Century and the Future of US Global Leadership
The history of the modern era has been characterised by intense, often-violent struggles to control the Eurasian supercontinent – the central theatre in world affairs. Today, a new struggle for Eurasia is underway, as America and its allies confront rivals that are pushing for primacy i ...
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Is it Time to Rethink America’s Rebalance to the Indo-Pacific?
Is it Time to Rethink America’s Rebalance to the Indo-Pacific? Dr Zack Cooper, Visiting Senior Fellow at RSIS and Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute explored this question at an RSIS Seminar held on 25 August 2025. Looking back on the Obama administration’s pivot towards ...
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Regional Organisations Amid Geopolitical Shifts: World Order and the Strategic Role of Small and Middle Powers
The EU and ASEAN could view disruptions as opportunities to collaborate and strengthen ties. Dr Alica Kizekova said this at a seminar on 4 September organised by the Centre for Multilateralism Studies (CMS). She emphasised that they should not try to be role models for each other, given their ...
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Building a Resilient Future: Advancing ASEAN’s Post-2025 Vision for Disaster Management
With the theme of “Building a Resilient Future: Advancing ASEAN’s Post-2025 Vision for Disaster Management”, this year’s ASEAN Strategic Policy on Disaster Management (SPDDM) was held on 20-21 August 2025. The event was co-organised by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), the ASEAN Secret ...
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Terrorism Analyst Training Course 2025
The International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) hosted its 17th Terrorism Analyst Training Course (TATC) from 21 to 25 July 2025. Held annually since 2008, TATC is the centre’s annual flagship capacity-building programme which seeks to provide the lat ...
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Living with Xi and Trump: US-China Relations and the Implications for Southeast Asia
President Xi’s third term is expected to conclude in March 2028. Whether he will pursue a fourth term — and in what capacity — carries profound implications for China and the wider world. Meanwhile, President Trump’s return to power has unleashed an unprecedented wave of domestic upheav ...
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The 3rd Digital Defence Symposium
RSIS and the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Cybersecurity and Information Centre of Excellence (ACICE) co-organised the 3rd Digital Defence Symposium (DDS) which took place from 22 to 23 July 2025. The theme of this year’s symposium is “Securing our Common Digital Frontiers”. T ...
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RSIS Master’s Programmes – Apply online from 1 November!
The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, encourages prospective students to apply to our master’s programmes designed to equip them with the knowledge, skills, and networks to excel in today’s global landscape. Why Choose ...
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Regional Maritime Security Practitioner Programme 2025
The 13th Regional Maritime Security (MARSEC) Practitioner Programme (RMPP) took place from 21 to 25 July 2025 at the RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base. Co-organised by the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies with the Republic of Singapore Navy’s Information Fusion Centre (IFC), this ...
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RSIS Day 2025
The RSIS community celebrated RSIS Day on31 July 2025. This year marked 29 years of RSIS with a meaningful celebration of community, achievement, and connection. Held in a warm and informal setting, the event brought together staff, faculty, and students, offering an opportunity to conn ...
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Navigating AI and Digital Threats – A Learning Journey
RSIS, together with the Academy of Singapore Teachers (AST), hosted a learning journey for teachers from Singapore’s Ministry of Education on 22 July 2025. Themed “Navigating AI, Cybersecurity, and Guarding Against Digital Deception in Singapore”, the session provided the teachers valuable per ...
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Timor-Leste and ASEAN: A New Chapter in the Region’s Story
Against the backdrop of global uncertainty, Timor-Leste will soon join Southeast Asia’s biggest regional group – ASEAN. Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership comes at a pivotal moment for a region that is simultaneously driving economic integration alongside growing demands for strategic coherence wi ...
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Cohesive Societies, Resilient Futures – International Conference on Cohesive Societies 2025
RSIS organised the third edition of the International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS), themed “Cohesive Societies, Resilient Futures”. Supported by the Ministry of Culture, Community & Youth, the conference took place from 24 to 26 June 2025. About 1,000 global thought leaders, pol ...
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Southeast Asian Social Cohesion Radar 2025
RSIS presented the Southeast Asian Social Cohesion Radar 2025 on the second day of the International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS), held from 24 to 26 June 2025. Launched in 2022, the Southeast Asian Social Cohesion Radar off ...
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Germany and Southeast Asia in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape: Common Concerns, Varied Approaches
Together with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), RSIS hosted a fireside chat on 20 June 2025 for Professor Volker Perthes, former Director of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, SWP) and a leading German political t ...
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The International Politics of Communication: Representing Community in a Globalizing World
Dr Alan Chong, Senior Fellow at the Centre for Multilateralism Studies (CMS), RSIS, introduced his latest book at an RSIS book launch seminar on 12 June 2025. The book, titled “The International Politics of Communication: Representing Community in a Globalizing World”, examines the
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Youth Public-Foreign Policy Pipeline Programme 2025
RSIS partnered with the Global Youth Leaders’ Summit to conduct a dynamic half-day programme where RSIS experts Muhammad Faizal, Research Fellow with the Regional Security Architecture Programme, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS); and Senior Fellow Dr ...
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Will the Tariff War Lead to Another Global Food Crisis?
Should the tariff war persist, it was more likely than not to lead to a global food crisis. That was the general view of the audience at a webinar titled “Will the Tariff War Lead to Another Global Food Crisis” on 29 May 2025. Jointly ...
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Safe and Secure Seas – International Maritime Security Conference 2025
“Safe and Secure Seas” was the theme of the 9th International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC) organised by the Republic of Singapore Navy and RSIS.  It was held on 7 May 2025, alongside the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025. The conference brought ...
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Changing Geopolitics and its Impacts on NTS Challenges in the Asia-Pacific
Themed “Changing Geopolitics and Impacts on Non-Traditional Security Challenges in the Asia-Pacific”, the 7th NTS-Asia Annual Conference took place from 8 to 9 May 2025. The event, organised by the Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies (NTS), brought together NTS-Asia members ...
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Malaysia in the Hot Seat: Chairing ASEAN through an Interregnum
All eyes were on Kuala Lumpur during the last week of May as Malaysia chaired the 46th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit and presided over important milestones, such as the ASEAN Community Vision (ACV) 2045. To analyse the Summit’s outcomes, the Centre for Multilateralism Studies (CMS) hosted a ...
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100 Days Later – Assessing the Impact of Trump 2.0
100 days into the second administration of United States President Donald Trump, the implications of his actions for US alliances and the broader security environment are already being felt. Researchers from the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies at RSIS hosted a roundtable discussion ...
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Asia-Pacific Programme for Senior National Security Officers (APPSNO) 2025: “Emerging Technology Risks and National Security”
National security practitioners and experts from across the world participated in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Programme for Senior National Security Officers (APPSNO 2025), with the theme of “Emerging Technology Risks and National Security”. The programme was held from 6 to 11 April 2025, and was or ...
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RSIS Staff-Student Football Match 2025
RSIS staff and students brought their best game to the court, in the annual Staff-Student Football Match, which took place on 26 April 2025. Played in a spirit of friendly competition, the match offered a great opportunity for staff and students to connect outside the workplace and clas ...
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Anti-Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2025
The Anti-Piracy and Sea Robbery Conference 2025 was held in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week on 26 March 2025. The annual conference was jointly organised by ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC), the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore, and the S. Rajaratnam School of International ...
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Exploring the Bonds that Unite Us
Professor Harvey Whitehouse, Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Oxford, Fellow of Magdalen College, and the Director of Oxford’s Centre for the Study of Social Cohesion; spoke on “Exploring the Bonds that Unite Us”.  Held on 13 March 2025, Professor Whitehou ...
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Multilateralism in an Era of Transactional Realpolitik: Lessons for Asia
Asian multilateralism and its potential shift under President Donald Trump were the focus of a 26 March seminar organised by the Centre for Multilateralism Studies (CMS)The seminar featured Professor Nick Bisley, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences at La Trobe University in Australia with A ...
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CSCAP Study Group Meeting on Biosecurity and Health Security, in Partnership with the Asia Centre for Health Security
The Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) Singapore, represented by the Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies at RSIS, hosted the inaugural CSCAP Study Group Meeting on Biosecurity and Health Security from 10 to 11 March 2025. Organised in collaboration with ...
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Command of Commerce: America’s Enduring Economic Power Advantage Over China
Why does the US hold an economic advantage over China and how it might be strategically deployed? Professor Stephen G. Brooks of Dartmouth University explored this at a seminar organised by the RSIS’ China Programme on 5 March 2025. In his book, Command of Commerce, Prof Brooks ...
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Managing Pressures and Transitions: ASEAN’s Agency in an Unsettled World
How can ASEAN maintain its resilience amidst internal policy challenges and external pressures induced by great power competition? This question was explored by the Centre for Multilateralism Studies (CMS) at RSIS in its annual workshop held on 27 February 2025. This year’s workshop consisted ...
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Navigating Global Security Threats: Terrorism, Radicalisation and, Emerging Technologies
The landscape of radicalism and terrorism is constantly shifting and evolving, presenting new challenges and complexities. Traditional notions of terrorism have changed, giving rise to emerging threats exacerbated by societal changes and the use of technology. Similarly, the scope of radicalis ...
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Japan’s Grand Strategy in The Era of Trump 2.0
Professor Christopher Hughes, who is Professor of International Politics and Japanese Studies at the University of Warwick, and was visiting RSIS as the NTUC Professor of International Economic Relations, spoke at a distinguished public lecture where he explored Japan’s complex relations ...
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NSSP Seminars by Distinguished Visitor Professor Nobukatsu Kanehara
Professor Nobukatsu Kanehara visited Singapore from 17 to 21 February 2025 as part of the Distinguished Visitor Programme, hosted by the National Security Studies Programme (NSSP) at RSIS. A seasoned diplomat, he previously served in key roles on top of his illustrious career with the Ministry ...
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Fostering Inclusion: Barriers and Breakthroughs
In an increasingly interconnected yet fragmented world, fostering inclusion remains a critical challenge. The RSIS seminar on 12 February 2025 saw distinguished thought leaders offered perspectives on practical approaches to build cohesive communities. Titled “Fostering Inclusion: Barriers and ...
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Asia-Pacific Consultation on the Application of International Humanitarian Law to Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems
The Military Transformations Programme (MTP) at RSIS and Singapore’s Ministry of Defence co-organised a regional consultation workshop with the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) for the Asia-Pacific region on the application of international humanitarian law (IHL) to l ...
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The Regional Maritime Security Outlook 2025
The 2025 Regional Maritime Security Outlook discussed the impact of geopolitical dynamics on future maritime security issues and the responses needed to face these issues. Held from 22 to 23 January, and organised by the Maritime Security Programme, 16 invited experts and 50 participants from ...
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Our Shared Legacies and the Future of Multiculturalism
Singapore is a diverse society with many ethnic and faith groups living together in a highly urbanised space. Dr Koh Keng We, Assistant Professor of History at NTU School of Humanities and Social Sciences; Mr Mohamed Imran Mohamed Taib, Director of Dialogue Centre and a founding Board member o ...
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Grey Zone Operations at Sea: Threat or Opportunity?
In a Distinguished Public Lecture held on 14 Jan 2025, Professor Geoffrey Till, Emeritus Professor of Maritime Studies and S. Rajaratnam Professor of Strategic Studies, explored the growing prevalence of Grey Zone operations at sea, which occur in the ambiguous space between peace and war. Whi ...
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US-China Relations and the Change in International Order
Professor Da Wei, Director of the Centre for International Security and Strategy (CISS) and Professor of International Relations at Tsinghua University, spoke at an RSIS seminar on 13 January where he analysed the evolving international order and forecasted US-China relations under a potential ...
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Trump 2.0 – US Policy Towards Southeast Asia and the World
On 9 January 2025, some members of the RSIS Board of Governors spoke at an RSIS Distinguished Public Dialogue on “Trump 2.0 – US Policy Towards Southeast Asia and the World.” The panel comprised Prof Michael E. Brown, Professor of International Affairs and Political Science at George Washingto ...
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