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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Social Cohesion and Better Public Health – Why Community Ties Matter
Social Cohesion and Better Public Health – Why Community Ties Matter
Categories: RSIS / SCRP / 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
25 November 2025
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Can ASEAN Secure a Quantum Future?
Can ASEAN Secure a Quantum Future?
Categories: RSIS / CENS / RSIS Commentary Series
24 November 2025
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South Africa’s G20 Presidency: A Test for Inclusive Multilateralism?
South Africa’s G20 Presidency: A Test for Inclusive Multilateralism?
Categories: RSIS / CMS / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / General / Country and Region Studies / Regionalism and Multilateralism / Global
20 November 2025
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From Corals to Conflict: When do Environmental Issues Build Trust or Undermine it in the South China Sea?
Categories: RSIS / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / General / Conflict and Stability / Country and Region Studies / Maritime Security / Global
19 November 2025
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Chinese-style Modernisation: Why Zhejiang Matters
Chinese-style Modernisation: Why Zhejiang Matters
Categories: RSIS / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / General / Country and Region Studies / Global
18 November 2025
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Batam: An Instrument for Economic Development and Recentralisation
Batam: An Instrument for Economic Development and Recentralisation
Categories: RSIS / Global / International Economics and Security / RSIS Commentary Series / Central Asia / East Asia and Asia Pacific / Europe / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / General / Country and Region Studies / International Political Economy / International Politics and Security
11 November 2025
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Dismantling the False Bai’ah of Extremists in Religious Counselling
Dismantling the False Bai’ah of Extremists in Religious Counselling
Categories: RSIS / ICPVTR / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / Singapore and Homeland Security / Global
11 November 2025
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Europe’s Real Front Line Is Out at Sea
Europe’s Real Front Line Is Out at Sea
Categories: RSIS / CENS / International Economics and Security / RSIS Commentary Series / Central Asia / East Asia and Asia Pacific / Europe / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / International Political Economy / International Politics and Security / Global
07 November 2025
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Significance of the Saudi-Pakistani Defence Agreement – A Strategic Opportunity for China
Significance of the Saudi-Pakistani Defence Agreement – A Strategic Opportunity for China
Categories: RSIS / 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 / Global / International Economics and Security
06 November 2025
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Mismatched: Multidimensional Labour Market Frictions and National Innovation Systems in Thailand and Indonesia
Categories: RSIS / RSIS Commentary Series / East Asia and Asia Pacific / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Country and Region Studies / Global
05 November 2025
