ASCC 2045: ASEAN’s Food Security and Resilience Amidst Disruptions
In the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Strategic Plan, food security is positioned within a broader agenda of sustainability, inclusivity, and
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Author: isjoeyliang@ntu.edu.sg
Bangladesh First: A Foreign Policy Outlook for A New Bangladesh
Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) organised a policy roundtable titled “Bangladesh First: A Foreign Policy Outlook for
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2026 China and Neighboring Countries High-Level Think Tank Forum held in Beijing
On April 28, the 2026 China and Neighboring Countries High-Level Think Tank Forum was held in Beijing under the theme
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Integrating Planetary Health into ASEAN’s 2045 Agenda: A Structural Approach to Regional Resilience
Along with the operationalisation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s Community Vision 2045, the region must navigate an
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8th NTS-Asia Consortium Annual Conference Keynote Speaker by Professor Barry Buzan – 7 April 2026
Keynote Speaker by Professor Barry Buzan. Full details at https://rsis.edu.sg/event/8th-nts-asi…
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Global Governance Adrift – Pathways Forward for Non-Traditional Security – The 8th NTS-Asia Annual Conference
Themed “Global Governance Adrift – Pathways Forward for Non-Traditional Security,” the 8th NTS-Asia Annual Conference took place from 7 –
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ED/RCSS Amb. Aryasinha says Middle East crisis a critical wake-up call for structural reforms in Sri Lanka and to address foreign policy anomalies
Amb. (Retd.) Ravinatha Aryasinha, Executive Director, Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS) has observed that the ongoing Middle East crisis
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Episode 4: Low-Carbon Energy Transition in Southeast Asia
New dimensions of conflict in the Middle East, and disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, have impacted oil and gas prices, demonstrating the risks of long-term dependence on fossil fuels, and the need for states to grow their renewable energy capacities and supply chains.
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ASCC 2045: Road to Gender Equality?
In May 2025, the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 was launched at the 46th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The
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Episode 3: China and Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
It has been 25 years since the UNSC resolution 1325 was adopted, addressing the impact of conflict and war on women, and the need for women’s full and equal participation in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts.
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