Our latest episode is now available. Tune in to hear Adrian Ang and Kevin Chen discuss Trump’s first four months in office. Spotify for Podcasters: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/usp-r… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5Ytv8W5cH… Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eng…

The sixth Tapestry of Cohesion podcast episode is out now! Featuring Prof John Berry, the podcast discusses the rising resistance to diversity and how societies can respond. Listen to the episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/4UOsc2…

While adopting clean and diverse forms of renewable energy is the right step, it can lead to a less robust power grid. Read more in this op-ed by Dr Alvin Chew, Senior Fellow at RSIS. channelnewsasia.com/commentary/spa…

The agreements signed during Trump’s tour satisfy the Gulf’s strategic interests in ways China cannot. But will the reality live up to the hype? Read more in this op-ed by Huzeir Ezekiel Dzulhisham, Research Analyst at RSIS here: thediplomat.com/2025/05/could-…

Indonesia's foreign policy should focus on its regional centrality, avoiding distant concerns amid global uncertainty. Read more in IDSS Paper "ASEAN Is Indonesia’s Map – It Is Time to Navigate It" by Leonard C. Sebastian, Dilla Andieni Nurshadrina. rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publicati…

Taiwan actively engages the US, asserting independence and challenging using it as a pawn against China. Read more in RSIS Commentary "Trump’s Terms, Taiwan’s Strategy" by Drew Thompson. rsis.edu.sg/CO25115

The fourteenth episode of Wiring the Domains, a podcast by the Digital Impact Research team at RSIS, is out now. Listen to it here: open.spotify.com/episode/2KjSJb…

RSIS Distinguished Public Lecture by Dr Marty Natalegawa on “[Dis]-United Nations?: Multilateralism in the Age of Fragmentation” on 3 Jun at Sheraton Towers Singapore. rsis.edu.sg/DPL030625

Switching to renewables can weaken grids; adding nuclear energy boosts resilience and regional energy security in Southeast Asia. Read more in RSIS Commentary "The Spain Power Outage: Lessons for Countries Switching to Clean Energy" by Alvin Chew. rsis.edu.sg/CO25116

Asia’s pragmatism does not automatically mean it will side with power rather than principle. Read more in this op-ed by Dr Tan See Seng, Research Adviser to RSIS. channelnewsasia.com/commentary/asi…

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Trump and Xi are overcompensating for years of US-China engagement in which their predecessors made concessions. Read more in this op-ed by Benjamin Ho, Assistant Professor, China Programme, RSIS. channelnewsasia.com/commentary/tru…

The annual Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) wrapped up on Sunday (June 1) which saw the participation of 47 countries, including 40 minister-level delegates. Hear Muhammad Faizal on this episode as he gives his take on the 22nd edition of SLD. channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna938-…

There are rising social tensions and growing polarisation globally. Youth dialogue may be one way to bring communities together to promote cohesion and understanding. Read more in this #RSIS Commentary by Matt Anderson here: rsis.edu.sg/CO25117 #ICCS2025 #SocialCohesion

China's leaders promote trade and regional ties, but must address ASEAN trade imbalances, Raditio suggests. Read more in IDSS Paper "China Needs To Go Beyond Promoting Free Trade" by Klaus Heinrich Raditio. rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publicati…

Chinese security firms in Myanmar face challenges due to suspicions, local knowledge gaps, and transparency concerns. Read more in IDSS Paper "Forays Beyond Home Grounds: Challenges Facing Chinese Private Security Companies in Myanmar" by Hu Xinyue. rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publicati…

The 7th episode Tapestry of Cohesion is out now! Featuring Martin Tan, CEO of The Majurity Trust, discussing the topic of migrant workers in Singapore and their impact on our collective future. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3sM3dU… #RSIS #ICCS2025 #TowardsICCS2025

Propaganda fueling radicalization post India-Pakistan ceasefire? Read more in RSIS Commentary: rsis.edu.sg/CO25121 Aid in Gaza weaponized? Read more in RSIS Commentary: rsis.edu.sg/CO25120 China-Europe Relations. Read more in RSIS Commentary: rsis.edu.sg/CO25119

Inauthentic sites seem harmless but can be malicious; scrutiny and skepticism are essential. Read more in RSIS Commentary "Blocked but Not Gone: Inauthentic News Site Alamak.io Resurfaces Under New Branding" by Dymples Leong, Benjamin Ang. rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publicati…

How does Macron's 2025 Southeast Asia tour reshape France’s Indo-Pacific strategy? Read more in IDSS Paper "Emmanuel Macron in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue: A French Pivot to Southeast Asia?" by Paco Milhiet. #RSIS #IDSSPaper #EmmanuelMacron rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publicati…