About CMS
Centre Staff
Research Programmes
Centre Resources
Centre Events
Nanyang Technological University Nanyang Technological University
Connect
Small States and the Multilateral System
CMS, in collaboration with International Peace Institute (IPI), argue that small states play a vital role in the maintenance of international order. Authors: Dr Adam Lupel (IPI), Dr Joel Ng (CMS) and Dr Kaewkamol Pitakdumrongkit (CMS)
Managing Pressures and Transitions: ASEAN’s Agency in an Unsettled World
CMS Workshop 2025 explores how ASEAN can maintain its resilience amidst internal policy challenges and external pressures induced by great power competition.
CMS Book Launch Seminar 2025
Dr Alan Chong (CMS) launches his book titled “The International Politics of Communication: Representing Community in a Globalizing World”.
Research Programmes
Capacity-building
Diplomatic and Security Multilateralism
Economic Multilateralism
International Political Economy
Latest Publications
COMMENTARY
The Rules-Based Order: Trends in Global Trade and Investment
Read more
IDSS PAPER
IP26001 | A War of Two Worlds
Read more
POLICY REPORT
The Quad and Regional Health Security: Implications and Prospects for the Indo-Pacific
Read more
CT TRENDS & ANALYSES
Counter Terrorist Trends and Analyses (CTTA) – Volume 18 Issue 01
Read more
NTS INSIGHT
Food Systems Transformation in ASEAN: Debates and Way Forward
Read more
AUTHORED/EDITED BOOKS
The Dragon’s Emerging Order: Sino-centric Multilateralism and Global Responses
Read more
MONOGRAPHS
Financial Cooperation in East Asia
Read more
WORKING PAPER
Measures of Economic Vulnerability & Inter-dependency in the Global Economy
Read more
BULLETINS & NEWSLETTERS
Multilateral Matters – October 2025
Read more
COMMENTARY
The Rules-Based Order: Trends in Global Trade and Investment
Read more
COMMENTARY
Regional and Domestic Interests in the Philippines’ ASEAN Agenda
Read more
COMMENTARY
South Africa’s G20 Presidency: A Test for Inclusive Multilateralism?
Read more
COMMENTARY
Multilateral Matters – October 2025
Read more
COMMENTARY
The Case for an ASEAN-EU Free Trade Agreement
Read more
COMMENTARY
BRICS in the Wake of the Rio Summit and US Tariff Threats
Read more
COMMENTARY
Multilateral Matters – July 2025
Read more
COMMENTARY
ASEAN 2045: Setting Ambitious Goals Amid Uncertain Times
Read more
COMMENTARY
Shangri-La Dialogue 2025: Asian Security Going Forward
Read more
COMMENTARY
Multilateral Matters – April 2025
Read more
COMMENTARY
Pushing Ahead With Regional Integration: ASEAN’s Agency in a Transitioning Global Order
Read more
COMMENTARY
The AI Action Summit Offers Clues for the Future of Multilateralism
Read more
COMMENTARY
Prospects for Multilateralism at the End of the Liberal Order
Read more
COMMENTARY
Multilateral Matters – January 2025
Read more
COMMENTARY
Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainties, How Has ASEAN Fared?
Read more
Subscriptions
Stay up to date with our online publications and event invitations.
Subscribe to Publications Subscribe to Events
Upcoming Events
View all eventsView all
RSIS Workshop on “Understanding ASEAN”
15-16 JAN 2026
09:00 - 17:00
By Invitation
Civil Service College Singapore
RSIS Workshop by Centre for Multilateralism Studies
ASEAN and Changing Geoeconomics: Confronting Tariff Uncertainties and Technological Competition
12 FEB 2026
09:00 - 17:00
Public
PARKROYAL on Beach Road
RSIS Book Launch Seminar by Centre for Multilateralism Studies
The Dragon's Emerging Order: Sino-centric Multilateralism and Global Responses
04 MAR 2026
15:00 - 16:30
Public
RSIS Webinar on “Thailand–Cambodia Border Conflict: Regional Implications and Pathways for De-escalation”
26 MAR 2026
15:00 - 16:30
Public
Zoom