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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Why Agentic AI Social Networks are a Southeast Asian Concern
Why Agentic AI Social Networks are a Southeast Asian Concern
Categories: RSIS / FIT / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / Global / Technology and Future Issues
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 / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / International Politics and Security / Regionalism and Multilateralism / Global
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 / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / General / Country and Region Studies / International Political Economy / International Politics and Security / Global / International Economics and Security
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 / RSIS Commentary Series / 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
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 / RSIS Commentary Series / 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
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 / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / Global / Technology and Future Issues
20 May 2026
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Demographic Cognitive Resilience in an Ageing Society
Demographic Cognitive Resilience in an Ageing Society
Categories: RSIS / NTS Centre / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / General / Country and Region Studies / Non-Traditional Security / Global
19 May 2026
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The WPS Agenda and Mutual Aid: Transforming Regional Aspirations to Local Commitments
The WPS Agenda and Mutual Aid: Transforming Regional Aspirations to Local Commitments
Categories: RSIS / NTS Centre / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / Non-Traditional Security / Global
18 May 2026
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A strong and competitive European Union is in the interest of Singapore
A strong and competitive European Union is in the interest of Singapore
Categories: RSIS / International Economics and Security / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / Europe / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Conflict and Stability / Country and Region Studies / International Political Economy / International Politics and Security / Maritime Security / Singapore and Homeland Security / Global
15 May 2026
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Implications of the Iran War for Security on the Korean Peninsula
Implications of the Iran War for Security on the Korean Peninsula
Categories: RSIS / RSIS Commentary Series / 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 / Global / International Economics and Security
14 May 2026
