Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies

RSIS-ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Webinar

Will the Tariff War Lead to Another Global Food Crisis?

29 MAY 2025

This webinar, co-chaired by Dr Jose Ma. Luis Montesclaros, Research Fellow and Food Security Lead at the Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies at RSIS, and Ms Elyssa Kaur Ludher of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, brought together experts from multiple continents to discuss the important question: will the tariff war lead to another global food crisis?

European Biosafety Association (EBSA) Conference 2025 in Maastricht

Dr Margareth Sembiring, Research Fellow at the Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Singapore, spoke in a panel session on ASEAN’s future climate and energy cooperation, at a workshop on “Fostering Continuity of Climate Change and Energy Transition Agenda during ASEAN Chairmanship Rotary System toward Regional Inclusive Development” organised by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 21-22 May 2025.

RSIS Commentary- Biosecurity in the Age of AI: Risks and Opportunities

by Julius Cesar Imperial Trajano, Jeselyn

Biosecurity has become more complex with the emergence of artificial intelligence-powered biotechnologies. The biotechnology-AI nexus can potentially strengthen biosecurity but amplify biological risks if misused. There is an urgent need for integrated governance frameworks to manage the dual-use nature of AI-powered biotechnology tools and regional cooperation through ASEAN to future-proof biosecurity governance in Southeast Asia.

RSIS Commentary - Bridging Security Futures: Why Critical Minerals Matter for Southeast Asia

By Vlado Vivoda

This commentary explores the rising importance of critical minerals in Southeast Asia, highlighting their intersection with development, security, and global supply chains. It suggests that ASEAN could benefit from a more integrated and strategic approach to resource governance, enabling the region to navigate complex geopolitical dynamics while advancing shared sustainability goals.

The Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies (NTS) organised the 7th NTS-Asia Annual Conference on 8 to 9 May 2025 at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel.

RSIS Research Fellow Dr Jose Ma. Luis Montesclaros was invited to share his insights in the Straight Talk Southeast Asia Podcast on the impact of the US-China trade war and tariffs on regional food security.

On 8 April 2025, NTS Centre organised a fireside chat with Prof Diane Stone, Global Policy, Florence School of Transnational Governance, European University Institute.