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The Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG) at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, conducts in-depth policy research on strategic developments in the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
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The latest ASEAN Bulletin is out now! Featuring three essays, Mae looks at ASEAN’s key priorities ahead, Scarlet examines the effectiveness of RCEP and what’s next, and Abigail analyses Timor-Leste’s accession and integration into ASEAN.

Read here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...
January 30, 2026 at 6:14 AM
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In the latest China-India Brief, Zhang Jiegen (Fudan University) examines China–India–Pakistan trilateral relations amid shifting regional dynamics and global uncertainties. #cib263

Read the full issue here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...
January 30, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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In the latest China-India Brief, Sumit Ganguly (stanforduniversity.bsky.social) unpacks how core strategic constraints limit Sino–Indian relations, showing that despite recent rapprochement, the two remain fundamentally at odds. #cib263

Read the full issue here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...
January 30, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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New paper out! In this paper, Barbora Valockova and Mae Chow introduce the concept of multidirectional altercasting to analyse maritime security cooperation among Japan, ASEAN, the EU & South Korea in the Western Pacific.

🔗 Read the paper: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Multidirectional altercasting among middle powers: role alignment in Western Pacific maritime security
This article introduces the concept of multidirectional altercasting to analyse evolving maritime security cooperation among Japan, ASEAN, the European Union, and South Korea in the Western Pacific...
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January 19, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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On January 14, we welcomed Prof Alan Taylor, MAS Distinguished Term Professor in Economics and Finance and Professor of International and Public Affairs at
@columbiauniversity.bsky.social, where he examined if the world has reached “peak trade.”

Prof David Jacks chaired the talk.
January 15, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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In case you missed it, the CAG Student Competition for the upcoming Special Edition of Counterpoint Southeast Asia is now open!

Open to LKYSPP Master’s & PhD students!

🔗 Learn more & join: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/news/det...
January 13, 2026 at 4:35 AM
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As we wrap up 2025, we’re excited to share our team’s key accomplishments from the year.

📄 2025 Recap: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to building on these achievements in 2026!
December 29, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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In the latest China-India Brief, Dr Ivan Lidarev (ISAS-NUS) examines Russia’s distinctive role in China–India relations and analyses how Moscow acts as a stabilising third party between the two Asian powers.

#cib262
Read the full issue here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...
December 19, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Join us on 14 January for our Public Lecture, featuring Prof Alan Taylor, Professor of International and Public Affairs, @columbiauniversity.bsky.social. The event will be chaired by Prof David Jacks, J.Y. Pillay Professor of Social Sciences, NUS. Register: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news-events/ev
December 17, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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In the latest China-India Brief, Dr Amitendu Palit (ISAS-NUS) unpacks the shifting India–China economic dynamic and explores how the present thaw may enable deeper, more balanced cooperation.

#cib261

Read the full issue here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...
November 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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In the latest China-India Brief, Dr Li Li (@tsinghuauniversity.bsky.social ) traces the long arc of US influence on China–India ties and assesses how an emerging paradigm of “de-Americanisation” may reshape their interaction.

#cib261

Read the full issue here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...
November 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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#CounterpointSEA Issue 17 is out now! This issue asks: "Is ASEAN Ready for Timor-Leste?" Featuring essays by Julia Lau (ISEAS), Johan Pahlepi (CIL, NUS), and @denishew.bsky.social, Mae Chow, and Scarlet Xu Ni
(@caglkyspp.bsky.social).

Full issue: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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We were delighted to welcome Professor Ayşe Zarakol (University of Cambridge) for the ST Lee Distinguished Lecture Series. Her talk, “Is the Disorder of Our Times Unprecedented?”, drew on history to shed light on today’s global disorder.

Watch the full lecture here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmVo...
November 19, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Is the new ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 fit for purpose? In the latest ASEAN in Practice podcast ep, @denishew.bsky.social speaks with Yose Damuri (Executive Director of CSIS).
Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgZ8...

Full transcript: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/publicat...
ASEAN in Practice: Episode 10 - Unpacking the new ASEAN Economic Community strategy: Reset or Renew?
YouTube video by Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKY School)
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November 12, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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The #CAG Student Competition for the upcoming Special Edition of Counterpoint Southeast Asia is now open to LKYSPP Master’s & PhD students!

Details: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/news/det...

Latest Issue: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...
November 12, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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On Wednesday (5 Nov), we hosted an insightful panel discussion as part of our #CounterpointSEAwebinar and policy brief series. We were pleased to welcome Julia Lau (ISEAS), Johan Pahlepi @cil) and Denis Hew (@caglkyspp.bsky.social ) to discuss #TimorLeste’s accession to #ASEAN.
November 6, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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📢 New article alert! Jassie Cheng, Byron Chong & @drmagomez.bsky.social uses the 2C1D framework (Collaboration, Contribution, Diversification) to show how Singapore navigates constraints to advance its AI strategy.

Read the full article here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Strategic choices for middle powers in developing AI capabilities: a case study of Singapore
Artificial intelligence (AI) features prominently in the competition between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, causing significant concern among Southeast Asian governments. As ...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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On 4 November, in partnership with Asia Research Institute under the Nalanda Professorship, @caglkyspp.bsky.social welcomed Prof Vamsi Vakulahbharanam @umassamherst.bsky.social to present his new book "Class and Inequality in China and India, 1950-2010" at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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The 7th issue of the ASEAN Bulletin is out now!

Featuring commentaries by Dr Zhanibek Arynov on the potential for ASEAN–Central Asia cooperation and Ms Yujia Zhu & Ms Mrinalini Niranjan on ASEAN’s evolving definition of Economic Security. #ASEANBulletin

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November 4, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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📍 Venue Update: The room has changed to Seminar Room 2-1, Level 2 Manasseh Meyer Building, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
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📢 Upcoming Talk at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 November!

Join our in-person Counterpoint Southeast Asia discussion on “Is ASEAN ready for Timor-Leste?"

Register here 👉 lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/events/d...
November 3, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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In the latest China-India Brief, Yue Zhang examines how urbanisation has driven economic growth in China and India, while outlining the structural challenges shaping their urban futures.

#cib260

Read the full issue here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...
October 31, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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In the latest China-India Brief, Harsh V. Pant and Atul Kumar explore the persistent mistrust defining India–China–US ties and its impact on India’s foreign policy choices.

#cib260

Read the full issue here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...
October 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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📢 Upcoming Talk at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on 5 November!

Join our in-person Counterpoint Southeast Asia discussion on “Is ASEAN ready for Timor-Leste?"

Register here 👉 lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/events/d...
October 29, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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On 24 Oct, the Centre on Asia and Globalisation hosted a workshop on “Maritime Security Order in the South China Sea.” Scholars and practitioners discussed evolving security dynamics, patterns of maritime governance, and their implications for the future of this critical region. #maritime
October 27, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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On October 23, @caglkyspp.bsky.social hosted Marijn Bolhuis from the International Monetary Fund for a closed-door roundtable, where he shared insights on global prospects and policies from the recently launched World Economic Outlook. @denishew.bsky.social chaired the discussion.
October 24, 2025 at 6:04 AM