New Global Order
The AI work that will compound for Asean
Five ways South-east Asia could pull together to achieve more with the technology
The collision of imbalances shaping a more contested world – and why tariffs are not the answer
Uneven gains and strategic tensions are driving politics and fuelling scepticism towards globalisation
Asean’s test in a fragmented global economy
South-east Asia’s resilience will depend on greater economic integration within the region and continued strategic engagement with external partners
US-China rivalry and the Kindleberger Trap: Why inaction – not escalation – is the biggest risk
In periods of transition, the greatest threat may not be the clash of powers but the absence of leadership
Strengthening Asean’s economic resilience through RCEP’s 2027 review
Practical reforms will make South-east Asia’s biggest trade pact more effective and beneficial
Why renewables alone cannot deliver energy security for S-E Asia
Asean countries should go beyond diversification of oil import sources
A new logic of China-Asean economic integration emerges from the Middle East conflict
The global economy is moving from one driven by the gains of globalisation to one shaped by the pricing of security risks
Europe and Singapore: A reliable partnership in contested times
It offers a compelling model that combines openness with resilience, innovation with trust, and ambition with responsibility
AI governance: The summit stage is necessary but it isn’t sufficient
As the geostrategic environment deteriorates, we must accelerate efforts to boost international coordination and build governance infrastructure
A new decisive moment for renewable energy
Decentralised, regionally integrated energy systems grounded in renewables offer greater predictability