Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

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The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKY School) is part of the National University of Singapore, Asia’s top university*. The LKY School offers graduate degree programmes in the areas of public policy and administration. Its Master degree courses include: Master in Public Policy, Master in International Affairs, Master in Public Administration, and Master in Public Management. It also offers

a Master in Public Administration and Management (in Chinese) as well as a PhD in Public Policy. The LKY School’s predecessor was the Public Policy programme at NUS, set up in partnership with the Harvard Kennedy School in 1992. Today, Harvard Kennedy School remains a strategic partner of the LKY School. For more information, visit www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg

*According to QS World University Rankings 2021

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05/06/2026

For decades, ASEAN has taken a neoliberal approach to regional economic security, built on the belief that economic cooperation and integration among member states would sustain peace, stability, and shared prosperity.

But that foundation is now being tested. Shifting geopolitical tensions, growing geoeconomic fragmentation, and the longer-term economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East are all putting pressure on a paradigm that has long gone unquestioned. Against this backdrop, a key question emerges. Does ASEAN's longstanding economic security framework remain fit for purpose?

In this episode of Policy Unpacked, join expert panel, Dr. Denis Hew, Senior Research Fellow at LKYSPP’s Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG), Dr. Su-Hyun Lee, Senior Associate Fellow at the Centre for Multilateralism Studies and Deputy Head of Graduate Studies at RSIS-NTU, Professor Mely Caballero-Anthony, Associate Dean (International Engagement) and Head of the Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, also at RSIS-NTU, and Dr Barbora Valockova, Research Fellow at t CAG LKYSPP, as they explore how shifting geopolitical and geoeconomic dynamics are reshaping the economic landscape of the ASEAN region.

View and listen to the full episode here: lkyspp.sg/policy-unpacked-ep6

What should public policy education look like in the decades ahead?Public Policy Schools of the Future brings together 5...
04/06/2026

What should public policy education look like in the decades ahead?

Public Policy Schools of the Future brings together 54 essays from 58 leading thinkers to explore how our world is changing and what that means for the leaders of tomorrow.

Published by the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy as it marks two decades of public policy education, this volume is a timely and wide-ranging conversation about governance, leadership, and the future of public service.

📚 Download your free copy and share it: lkyspp.sg/schools-of-the-future

Singapore prides itself on being a first-world economy, but is its foundation built on a "care deficit"?While we prepare...
03/06/2026

Singapore prides itself on being a first-world economy, but is its foundation built on a "care deficit"?

While we prepare for a digital and AI-driven future, the physical labour that sustains our households remains largely invisible and legally precarious. With over 300,000 migrant domestic workers in Singapore, it is time to address the structural inequalities—from restricted labour mobility to the lack of basic labour rights—that keep this essential work in the shadows.

This post is based on the article "Singapore’s Care Paradox: First-World Economy, Third-World Care Labour". This deep dive into the legal and social frameworks of care work by Muhammad Faiz Krisnadi was awarded 3rd prize in the AY2025/2026 op-ed competition by Bridging GAP (Gender and Policy).

Read the full article at the link in our bio or visit: lkyspp.sg/singapores-care-paradox

Singapore has one of the most extensive networks of Digital Economy Agreements (DEAs) in the world. As cross-border dig...
02/06/2026

Singapore has one of the most extensive networks of Digital Economy Agreements (DEAs) in the world.

As cross-border digital transactions become a larger part of global trade, governments face a growing challenge in governing them effectively. From data flows and digital payments to emerging technologies, the questions are complex and far-reaching.

How are DEAs shaping digital trade governance in Asia? And what role in Singapore playing in setting the agenda?

Join us for a webinar hosted by our Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI) on “Asian Digital Economy | Assessing the Impact of Singapore's Digital Economy Agreements” where our expert panel will answer these questions and more.

Register here: https://lkyspp.sg/digital-economy-agreements

LKYSPP was honoured to host the Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) Conference 2026 in Singapore where leading policy mi...
28/05/2026

LKYSPP was honoured to host the Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) Conference 2026 in Singapore where leading policy minds from around the globe united.

See the LKYSPP teams in action by swiping on this post, or read more about our 2nd place winners’ experience here: lkyspp.sg/lkyspp-team-secures-second-place-at-gppn

You can also check out other inspiring student stories here: lkyspp.sg/students-stories

Recently, we celebrated our MIA, MPP and MPA students from the graduating class of 2026. at our annual Valedictory Dinn...
26/05/2026

Recently, we celebrated our MIA, MPP and MPA students from the graduating class of 2026.
at our annual Valedictory Dinner — The Golden Confluence 🌟

The evening was everything a send-off should be: laughter-filled icebreakers, a heartfelt address by Dean Joseph Liow, and moving reflections from student representatives who looked back on cherished memories and the bonds forged throughout their journey at LKYSPP.

From lively games to a sumptuous dinner, the night was a beautiful reminder of what makes this community so special — the friendships, the growth, and the shared experiences that will stay with this cohort long after graduation.

Here’s to the Class of 2026 and the incredible journeys ahead. 🎉

For many Muslim women in India, the promise of working from home is complicated by a lack of basic internet access and b...
25/05/2026

For many Muslim women in India, the promise of working from home is complicated by a lack of basic internet access and biased hiring algorithms that filter out minority applicants.

Real progress requires more than just a laptop, it requires fair hiring practices and safe, inclusive physical workspaces so that remote work becomes a genuine choice, not a necessity to avoid discrimination.

This post is based on the article "From Purdah to Programming: The Uneven Promise of Remote Work for Muslim Women". The piece by Lariba Ashfaq won 2nd prize in the AY2025/2026 op-ed competition by LKYSPP Student Group Bridging GAP (Gender and Policy).

Read the full article via the link in our bio or visit: lkyspp.sg/from-purdah-to-programming

22/05/2026

Li Lingxin, a Master in Public Administration and Management student, transitioned from working to studying at LKYSPP to bridge the gap between practical governance and policy theory.

Having managed internal coordination for large-scale operations, she recognised the need for systematic frameworks to address the complex challenges inherent in public institutions.

By applying the school's rigorous economic and policy analysis to her professional background, she hopes to integrate real-world experience with academic depth.

Visit our website at lkyspp.sg for more news and updates.

The Middle East conflict is no longer a regional crisis. It is reshaping the structure of the global economy.Writing in ...
21/05/2026

The Middle East conflict is no longer a regional crisis. It is reshaping the structure of the global economy.

Writing in The Business Times, LKYSPP's Associate Professor Gu Qingyang argues that the global economy is moving from one driven by the gains of globalisation to one shaped by the pricing of security risks. At the heart of this shift is a deepening of China-ASEAN economic integration — and a pivotal new role for Singapore as a critical interface between the renminbi and the US dollar systems.

The current crisis, he argues, may offer a timely opportunity to turn regional economic integration into a catalyst for strengthening political trust across the region.

Read the full piece here: lkyspp.sg/china-asean-economic-integration-middle-east-conflict

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20/05/2026

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