Centre on Asia and Globalisation
@caglkyspp.bsky.social
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.
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...
Watch the full lecture here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmVo...
November 19, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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...
Watch the full lecture here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmVo...
The #CAG Student Competition for the upcoming Special Edition of Counterpoint Southeast Asia is now open to LKYSPP Master’s & PhD students!
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November 12, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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...
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Latest Issue: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...
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
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.
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
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.
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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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
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
lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...
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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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
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October 31, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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
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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
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October 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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
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#cib260
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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
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
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
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.
On 13-14 October, Senior Research Fellow @denishew.bsky.social joined the Regional Workshop on #Geoeconomic Risks and Opportunities facing ASEAN co-organised by ASEAN Secretariat and BCG, in collaboration with the UK Government. He spoke in the session on economic blocs affecting #SoutheastAsia.
October 17, 2025 at 3:21 AM
On 13-14 October, Senior Research Fellow @denishew.bsky.social joined the Regional Workshop on #Geoeconomic Risks and Opportunities facing ASEAN co-organised by ASEAN Secretariat and BCG, in collaboration with the UK Government. He spoke in the session on economic blocs affecting #SoutheastAsia.
With Timor-Leste set to become ASEAN’s 11th member, our upcoming #CounterpointSEA issue asks: "Is #ASEAN ready for Timor-Leste?"
Join our in-person panel discussion on 5 November for insights from Julia Lau, Johan Pahlepi, and Denis Hew.
More info & registration: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/events/d...
Join our in-person panel discussion on 5 November for insights from Julia Lau, Johan Pahlepi, and Denis Hew.
More info & registration: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/events/d...
October 15, 2025 at 3:39 AM
With Timor-Leste set to become ASEAN’s 11th member, our upcoming #CounterpointSEA issue asks: "Is #ASEAN ready for Timor-Leste?"
Join our in-person panel discussion on 5 November for insights from Julia Lau, Johan Pahlepi, and Denis Hew.
More info & registration: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/events/d...
Join our in-person panel discussion on 5 November for insights from Julia Lau, Johan Pahlepi, and Denis Hew.
More info & registration: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/events/d...
We were pleased to have Dr. Dmitry Grozoubinski, the Executive Director of the Geneva Trade Platform speak at our closed-door roundtable earlier today. He reflected on the WTO, the impact of #trade wars, and how global economies are responding to them. @denishew.bsky.social chaired the talk.
October 10, 2025 at 6:53 AM
We were pleased to have Dr. Dmitry Grozoubinski, the Executive Director of the Geneva Trade Platform speak at our closed-door roundtable earlier today. He reflected on the WTO, the impact of #trade wars, and how global economies are responding to them. @denishew.bsky.social chaired the talk.
On 4 November, in partnership with the Asia Research Institute (NUS), Prof Vamsi Vakulahbharanam from @umassamherst.bsky.social will be at the LKY Sch to discuss his new book, "Class and Inequality in China and India, 1950-2010."
Register for the talk here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/events/d...
Register for the talk here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/events/d...
October 7, 2025 at 7:53 AM
On 4 November, in partnership with the Asia Research Institute (NUS), Prof Vamsi Vakulahbharanam from @umassamherst.bsky.social will be at the LKY Sch to discuss his new book, "Class and Inequality in China and India, 1950-2010."
Register for the talk here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/events/d...
Register for the talk here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag/events/d...
Join us on 12 November for the S.T. Lee Distinguished Lecture, featuring @aysezarakol.bsky.social, Professor at the University of Cambridge. The event will be chaired by Prof Chin-Hao Huang, Co-Director of @caglkyspp.bsky.social.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Join us on 12 November for the S.T. Lee Distinguished Lecture, featuring @aysezarakol.bsky.social, Professor at the University of Cambridge. The event will be chaired by Prof Chin-Hao Huang, Co-Director of @caglkyspp.bsky.social.
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In the latest China-India Brief, Hao Nan analyses how China and India are pursuing influence through corridor diplomacy in the Middle East, where regional states are strategically navigating the competing connectivity initiatives.
#cib259
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#cib259
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September 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
In the latest China-India Brief, Hao Nan analyses how China and India are pursuing influence through corridor diplomacy in the Middle East, where regional states are strategically navigating the competing connectivity initiatives.
#cib259
Read the full issue here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...
#cib259
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#CounterpointSEA Issue 16 is out now! This issue asks: "Is Water Diplomacy Working in the Mekong, and What Does This Mean for Asia?" Featuring essays by Anoulak Kittikhoun (LKYSPP, NUS), Hoang Thi Ha (ISEAS), and Zhang Hongzhou (RSIS, NTU).
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September 8, 2025 at 4:30 AM
#CounterpointSEA Issue 16 is out now! This issue asks: "Is Water Diplomacy Working in the Mekong, and What Does This Mean for Asia?" Featuring essays by Anoulak Kittikhoun (LKYSPP, NUS), Hoang Thi Ha (ISEAS), and Zhang Hongzhou (RSIS, NTU).
Read the full issue: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...
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On 2 September, in partnership with @ucigcc.bsky.social, @caglkyspp.bsky.social hosted a workshop on Economics, Security and Asian Regional Dynamics. Scholars from across the Asia-Pacific gathered to discuss the evolving security–economic nexus amid intensifying geopolitical tensions.
September 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
On 2 September, in partnership with @ucigcc.bsky.social, @caglkyspp.bsky.social hosted a workshop on Economics, Security and Asian Regional Dynamics. Scholars from across the Asia-Pacific gathered to discuss the evolving security–economic nexus amid intensifying geopolitical tensions.
In the latest China-India Brief, Neeraj Singh Manhas assesses the implications of China’s Yarlung Tsangpo Dam and explores pathways for India–China collaboration in transboundary water governance.
#cib258
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August 29, 2025 at 6:33 AM
In the latest China-India Brief, Neeraj Singh Manhas assesses the implications of China’s Yarlung Tsangpo Dam and explores pathways for India–China collaboration in transboundary water governance.
#cib258
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In the latest China-India Brief, Dr Chietigj Bajpaee examines the tacit patterns of interaction underpinning China–India relations and assesses the durability of their recent thaw.
#cib258
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August 29, 2025 at 6:32 AM
In the latest China-India Brief, Dr Chietigj Bajpaee examines the tacit patterns of interaction underpinning China–India relations and assesses the durability of their recent thaw.
#cib258
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#cib258
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On 27 Aug, we welcomed Hong Siew Ching Speaker Prof Sophia Kalantzakos, Global Distinguished Professor at NYU Abu Dhabi, for her talk “Weaponized Interdependence: Critical Minerals in a Fracturing World”, exploring global competition over #criticalminerals and pathways forward.
August 29, 2025 at 4:48 AM
On 27 Aug, we welcomed Hong Siew Ching Speaker Prof Sophia Kalantzakos, Global Distinguished Professor at NYU Abu Dhabi, for her talk “Weaponized Interdependence: Critical Minerals in a Fracturing World”, exploring global competition over #criticalminerals and pathways forward.
On Wednesday (20 Aug), we hosted an engaging panel discussion as part of our #CounterpointSEA webinar and policy brief series. Thanks to all who attended to hear insights from Dr Anoulak Kittikhoun (LKYSPP), Ms Hoang Thi Ha (ISEAS) and Dr Zhang Hongzhou (RSIS) on water diplomacy in the #Mekong.
August 22, 2025 at 3:28 AM
On Wednesday (20 Aug), we hosted an engaging panel discussion as part of our #CounterpointSEA webinar and policy brief series. Thanks to all who attended to hear insights from Dr Anoulak Kittikhoun (LKYSPP), Ms Hoang Thi Ha (ISEAS) and Dr Zhang Hongzhou (RSIS) on water diplomacy in the #Mekong.
Join us on 27 August as Hong Siew Ching Speaker Prof. Sophia Kalantzakos, Global Distinguished Professor at NYU Abu Dhabi, will be giving a talk on “Weaponized Interdependence: Critical Minerals In A Fracturing World."
Register here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news-events/...
Register here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news-events/...
August 11, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Join us on 27 August as Hong Siew Ching Speaker Prof. Sophia Kalantzakos, Global Distinguished Professor at NYU Abu Dhabi, will be giving a talk on “Weaponized Interdependence: Critical Minerals In A Fracturing World."
Register here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news-events/...
Register here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/news-events/...
From 4 to 5 August, in partnership with the Asia Research Institute, NUS under the Nalanda Professorship,
@caglkyspp.bsky.social carried out a workshop on India-China Studies. Experts from within and beyond the region gathered to discuss key issues shaping the bilateral relationship.
@caglkyspp.bsky.social carried out a workshop on India-China Studies. Experts from within and beyond the region gathered to discuss key issues shaping the bilateral relationship.
August 6, 2025 at 4:38 AM
From 4 to 5 August, in partnership with the Asia Research Institute, NUS under the Nalanda Professorship,
@caglkyspp.bsky.social carried out a workshop on India-China Studies. Experts from within and beyond the region gathered to discuss key issues shaping the bilateral relationship.
@caglkyspp.bsky.social carried out a workshop on India-China Studies. Experts from within and beyond the region gathered to discuss key issues shaping the bilateral relationship.
Yesterday, in partnership with RSIS (NTU), @caglkyspp.bsky.social hosted the second workshop on "Revisiting Economic Security in Southeast Asia." The second workshop was held at RSIS and brought together experts to explore the region’s evolving #economic security landscape.
August 5, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Yesterday, in partnership with RSIS (NTU), @caglkyspp.bsky.social hosted the second workshop on "Revisiting Economic Security in Southeast Asia." The second workshop was held at RSIS and brought together experts to explore the region’s evolving #economic security landscape.
In the latest China-India Brief, Dr Jagannath Panda analyses how EU’s #GlobalGateway strategy positions India and China — and how each has responded differently.
#cib257
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July 31, 2025 at 10:58 AM
In the latest China-India Brief, Dr Jagannath Panda analyses how EU’s #GlobalGateway strategy positions India and China — and how each has responded differently.
#cib257
Read the full issue here: lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...
#cib257
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