S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies

09/10/2026

When is the right time to take the next step in your personal and professional journey? 🧭

For MSc Strategic Studies graduate Jelvin Jose, the decision to pursue further studies at RSIS came after several years of gaining valuable professional experience. Wanting to invest in his personal and professional growth, he saw an opportunity to broaden his perspectives on global affairs and deepen his understanding of the world. At RSIS, Jelvin built on his past experiences while gaining new knowledge and insights that will help him navigate an increasingly complex global landscape and prepare for the next stage of his journey.

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09/10/2026

RSIS hosted a visit by Dr Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono, Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia and a distinguished RSIS alumnus (MSc IPE 2007) on 7 October 2026. Ambassador Ong Keng Yong, Executive Deputy Chairman of RSIS led the discussions which covered regional dynamics, Indonesia's strategic outlook, and the country's national development. Dr Edhie was accompanied by Mr Fathi and Ms Hillary Brigitta Lasut, Members of Indonesia Parliament.

08/10/2026

China has risen to be a clean energy powerhouse. It currently dominates the global production of clean energy tech, producing over 80% of the world’s solar manufacturing capacity, and leading in wind energy, electric vehicles and batteries. And for the first time, the share of coal in its energy mix dropped to less than 50 per cent from January to June 2026. Furthermore, China is expanding its nuclear power capacity, approving eight new nuclear reactors in August 2026. We speak with Professor Zha Daojiong, Professor of International Political Economy at the School of International Studies, Peking University on this pertinent topic.

Listen to the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2E8EPS2CJoBjYAlH2acdWO?si=7a664e9abcf046d4

Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/2Lqz4W9ucB8

08/10/2026

Last week, RSIS Assistant Professor Benjamin Ho, Coordinator of the China Programme, delivered a talk at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University.

In his talk, he explored how China’s pursuit of technological advancement under President Xi Jinping is closely tied to its political and social structures. Through the examples of Lei Feng and Qian Xuesen, he examined how political loyalty and technological progress have become central to the Party’s vision for China.

🎥 Watch the full talk here: https://youtu.be/J8pgn-62HJo

Since coming into power, President Xi has made the pursuit of high-...

07/10/2026

Fire prevention is key to achieving a haze-free ASEAN by 2030. Greater collective efforts are needed to address persistent resource constraints and to strengthen the capacity of frontline actors to prevent fires from escalating.

Read more in RSIS Commentary “Preventing Fires for a Haze-Free Southeast Asia” by Dr Margareth Sembiring, Research Fellow with the Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies (NTS Centre).

Read the full commentary here: rsis.edu.sg/CO26210

SYNOPSIS Fire prevention is key to achieving a haze-free ASEAN by 2030. Greater collective efforts are needed to address persistent resource constraints and to strengthen the capacity of frontline actors to prevent fires from escalating. COMMENTARY Forest fires have occurred across multiple location...

06/10/2026

Video games and platforms like Roblox and Minecraft are increasingly being exploited for geopolitical influence and extremist radicalisation, flying under the radar of parents and policymakers due to a significant generation gap.

Helena Huang, Associate Research Fellow at RSIS, sits down with Tan E-Reng, Research Analyst at CENS, RSIS, to discuss his commentary on the topic.

Listen to the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XKsryVCHYjurYqyBqNMHr?si=10fc662223984045

Read the commentary here: rsis.edu.sg/co26156



Wiring the Domains is a podcast by the Digital Impact Research team at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. This podcast engages leading experts in discussions on the latest developments in the digital, cyber, information, and technology domains, and how they impact our society and our world.

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06/10/2026

Earlier in August, Dean of RSIS Prof Kumar Ramakrishna had the honour of serving as the Public Orator for the Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony, for Senior Advisor in the Prime Minister’s Office and Temasek Holdings Chairman Mr Teo Chee Hean! 👏 President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who is also NTU Chancellor, conferred Mr Teo an honorary Doctor of Letters at the ceremony. The honorary degree was conferred in recognition of Mr Teo’s profound and distinguished contributions to Singapore across many roles.

What is a Public Orator? Well, he/she is a designated university official who acts as the "voice" of the institution during formal ceremonial events, delivering the official citation for high-profile honourees as well as detailing the recipient's achievements, career highlights, outstanding contributions to society, and their instrumental role in impacting NTU and beyond. The role is typically assumed by a senior university official, such as the President, Provost, or a senior Dean.

05/10/2026

What role does a think tank like RSIS play in Singapore?

As RSIS turns 30, The Straits Times spoke to three of our leaders about the work that goes on behind the scenes. Dean Professor Kumar Ramakrishna reflected on RSIS’ work in counter-terrorism and its role in helping practitioners develop a broader understanding of geopolitics, while Mr Benjamin Ang, Head of the Centre of Excellence for National Security, shared how RSIS brings together expertise on issues such as disinformation, foreign interference and emerging technologies. Dr Leong Chan-Hoong, Head of the Social Cohesion Research Programme, also spoke about how research can help us better understand social cohesion and living together in Singapore.

From responding to today’s challenges to keeping an eye on what might come next, take a closer look at the role RSIS has played over the years in supporting policymaking and helping practitioners navigate an increasingly complex world.

👉 Read the full Straits Times feature here:

RSIS marks 30 years supporting Singapore policy-making with research on disinformation, counterterrorism, social cohesion, and emerging security threats. Read more at straitstimes.com.

02/10/2026

This paper examines how the East African Community (EAC) bloc stacks up in trade and in comparison with Singapore’s existing FTA partners. It also identifies both trade and development opportunities for Singapore’s engagement with the EAC.

Read more in RSIS Policy Report "Opportunities for Singapore with the East African Community: Free Trade Agreement and Beyond" by
Ang Siah Hwee, Visiting NTUC Professor of Economic Relations at RSIS, here: rsis.edu.sg/PR261001

02/10/2026

Parents and guardians may struggle to protect children and young people from online gaming-related harms when generational gaps limit their understanding of contemporary video games and their associated platforms. Immersive gaming literacy programmes can bridge this divide by equipping adults with practical knowledge of game mechanics and features, and of how bad actors may misuse them.

Read more in RSIS Commentary “Bridging Generational Gaps for Safer Gaming” by Tan E-Reng, Research Analyst at the Centre of Excellence for National Security.

Read the full commentary here: https://rsis.edu.sg/CO26208

Image credit: Roblox

SYNOPSIS Parents and guardians may struggle to protect children and young people from online gaming-related harms when generational gaps limit their understanding of contemporary video games and their associated platforms. Immersive gaming literacy programmes can bridge this divide by equipping adul...