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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From Crisis to Opportunity: Southeast Asia’s Planetary Health Approach to Energy Security
From Crisis to Opportunity: Southeast Asia’s Planetary Health Approach to Energy Security
Categories: RSIS / NTS Centre / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / Non-Traditional Security / Global / RSIS Commentary Series
24 June 2026
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Timor-Leste’s Unique Agricultural Resilience
Timor-Leste’s Unique Agricultural Resilience
Categories: RSIS / NTS Centre / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / General / Country and Region Studies / Non-Traditional Security / Global / RSIS Commentary Series
23 June 2026
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Preventing the Instrumentalisation of Religion for Power and Dominance
Preventing the Instrumentalisation of Religion for Power and Dominance
Categories: RSIS / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / General / Country and Region Studies / Global / RSIS Commentary Series
22 June 2026
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The Sea Denial Trap: Why the Age of Unrestricted Sea Power Is Ending
The Sea Denial Trap: Why the Age of Unrestricted Sea Power Is Ending
Categories: RSIS / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / International Political Economy / International Politics and Security / Maritime Security / Global / International Economics and Security / RSIS Commentary Series
22 June 2026
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Renewable Energy Transition: An Imperative for Southeast Asia
Renewable Energy Transition: An Imperative for Southeast Asia
Categories: RSIS / NTS Centre / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / Non-Traditional Security / Global / RSIS Commentary Series
19 June 2026
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The Logistics Ceiling: ASEAN’s Freight Infrastructure and the “China Plus One” Strategy
The Logistics Ceiling: ASEAN’s Freight Infrastructure and the “China Plus One” Strategy
Categories: RSIS / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / International Political Economy / International Politics and Security / Global / International Economics and Security / RSIS Commentary Series
19 June 2026
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Why Law Enforcement Matters for Indonesia’s Economic Stability
Why Law Enforcement Matters for Indonesia’s Economic Stability
Categories: RSIS / Central Asia / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / General / Conflict and Stability / Country and Region Studies / Global / RSIS Commentary Series
18 June 2026
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The 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue: The Real Winners
The 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue: The Real Winners
Categories: RSIS / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / General / Conflict and Stability / Country and Region Studies / International Political Economy / International Politics and Security / Global / International Economics and Security / RSIS Commentary Series
18 June 2026
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Religious Authority and the Global Conversation on Artificial Intelligence and Ethics
Religious Authority and the Global Conversation on Artificial Intelligence and Ethics
Categories: RSIS / SRP / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / Global / Technology and Future Issues / RSIS Commentary Series
17 June 2026
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Singapore’s Outreach to East Africa: Navigating Uncertainty with New Partnerships
Singapore’s Outreach to East Africa: Navigating Uncertainty with New Partnerships
Categories: RSIS / CMS / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Conflict and Stability / Country and Region Studies / International Political Economy / International Politics and Security / Regionalism and Multilateralism / Singapore and Homeland Security / Global / International Economics and Security / RSIS Commentary Series
12 June 2026
