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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The Shangri-La Dialogue at 23: China’s Loss, Allies’ Gain
The Shangri-La Dialogue at 23: China’s Loss, Allies’ Gain
Categories: RSIS / Country and Region Studies / International Political Economy / International Politics and Security / Global / International Economics and Security / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / General
02 June 2026
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A World Rearmed: Re-imagining Arms Control
A World Rearmed: Re-imagining Arms Control
Categories: RSIS / NTS Centre / Non-Traditional Security / Global / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies
02 June 2026
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Beyond Counter Narratives: Why Indonesia Needs a Prosecutorial Turn on Online Extremism
Beyond Counter Narratives: Why Indonesia Needs a Prosecutorial Turn on Online Extremism
Categories: RSIS / Global / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies
29 May 2026
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The Emerging US-China Energy Rivalry: Fossil Power vs Renewable Energy
The Emerging US-China Energy Rivalry: Fossil Power vs Renewable Energy
Categories: RSIS / Energy Security / International Politics and Security / Global / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies
28 May 2026
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Why Agentic AI Social Networks are a Southeast Asian Concern
Why Agentic AI Social Networks are a Southeast Asian Concern
Categories: RSIS / FIT / Global / Technology and Future Issues / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies
28 May 2026
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Timor-Leste’s Agency at the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting and the 48th ASEAN Summit
Timor-Leste’s Agency at the 25th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting and the 48th ASEAN Summit
Categories: RSIS / International Politics and Security / Regionalism and Multilateralism / Global / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies
26 May 2026
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Is the European Engagement in the Indo-Pacific Already Coming to an End?
Is the European Engagement in the Indo-Pacific Already Coming to an End?
Categories: RSIS / Country and Region Studies / International Political Economy / International Politics and Security / Global / International Economics and Security / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / General
25 May 2026
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Trump-Xi Summit: Tactical Concessions but Little Strategic Breakthrough
Trump-Xi Summit: Tactical Concessions but Little Strategic Breakthrough
Categories: RSIS / International Political Economy / International Politics and Security / Global / International Economics and Security / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies
22 May 2026
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Russian Christofascism and the Emergent Far Right World Order
Russian Christofascism and the Emergent Far Right World Order
Categories: RSIS / International Political Economy / International Politics and Security / Global / International Economics and Security / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies
21 May 2026
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Is a Regional Launchpad the Next Step for ASEAN’s Space Strategy?
Is a Regional Launchpad the Next Step for ASEAN’s Space Strategy?
Categories: RSIS / Global / Technology and Future Issues / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies
20 May 2026
