Commentaries
The Think Tank is an e-newsletter published by RSIS, NTU Singapore. It features expert discussions and opinions on geopolitics, counter-terrorism, national security, non-traditional security, and other topical issues covered in RSIS workshops and lecture. It also carries news on the latest books by RSIS scholars and the most-read commentaries published by RSIS.
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Electoral Politics in the East Malaysian State of Sabah and the Future of “Sabah for Sabahans”
Electoral Politics in the East Malaysian State of Sabah and the Future of “Sabah for Sabahans”
Categories: RSIS / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / Global
02 July 2025
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The Iran-Israel Conflict: Geopolitical Implications for The Middle East
The Iran-Israel Conflict: Geopolitical Implications for The Middle East
Categories: RSIS / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Middle East and North Africa (MENA) / Country and Region Studies / International Politics and Security / Global
02 July 2025
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Signalling Policy Credibility: Indonesia and Thailand’s Pursuit of OECD Membership
Signalling Policy Credibility: Indonesia and Thailand’s Pursuit of OECD Membership
Categories: RSIS / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / International Political Economy / Global / International Economics and Security
01 July 2025
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All Hands on Deck Amid Storms of Conflict and Change
All Hands on Deck Amid Storms of Conflict and Change
Categories: RSIS / NSSP / International Economics and Security / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / General / Country and Region Studies / Non-Traditional Security / Global
30 June 2025
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Hambali: Repatriation, Citizenship, and Ideological Risk
Hambali: Repatriation, Citizenship, and Ideological Risk
Categories: RSIS / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / Non-Traditional Security / Global / International Economics and Security
27 June 2025
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Was Iran Denuclearised by the Israeli and US Air Strikes?
Was Iran Denuclearised by the Israeli and US Air Strikes?
Categories: RSIS / Global / RSIS Commentary Series / Central Asia / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Middle East and North Africa (MENA) / Country and Region Studies / International Politics and Security
25 June 2025
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Maritime Patrol Aircraft for Underwater Surveillance in the South China Sea
Maritime Patrol Aircraft for Underwater Surveillance in the South China Sea
Categories: RSIS / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / International Politics and Security / Global
25 June 2025
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The EU’s Indo-Pacific Projection Relies on France: But for How Long?
The EU’s Indo-Pacific Projection Relies on France: But for How Long?
Categories: RSIS / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / Europe / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / International Politics and Security / Global
24 June 2025
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Warship Debacle Adds to the Woes of North Korea’s Navy
Warship Debacle Adds to the Woes of North Korea’s Navy
Categories: RSIS / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / International Politics and Security / Global
24 June 2025
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ASEAN 2045: Setting Ambitious Goals Amid Uncertain Times
ASEAN 2045: Setting Ambitious Goals Amid Uncertain Times
Categories: RSIS / CMS / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / Regionalism and Multilateralism / Global
23 June 2025