China’s “One Belt, One Road” Initiative: New Round of Opening Up?
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China’s “One Belt, One Road” Initiative has become a priority in Beijing’s foreign policy. Other countries, especially China’s neighbours, should not hesitate to capitalise on the opportunities it provides. But can China fulfil its ambition?
China’s Maritime Silk Road: The Politics of Routes
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China has not effectively communicated its grand connectivity ideas to South and Southeast Asian countries. Beijing urgently needs to improve its communications with external parties and seek feedback so as to counter media speculations and to have a better understanding of regional needs.
Plot Archetypes: ‘Overcoming the Monster’ Still Useful for Singapore
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As Singapore celebrates its 50th anniversary, there may be a need to refocus its economic success narrative for it to be more relevant not only to the past, but also to current and future challenges that Singapore may face.
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Brazil-China Relations
Chinese leaders consider relations with Brazil to be of utmost importance. Brazil’s vast reserves of natural resources, its massive agricultural sector and market potential for Chinese exports make Brazil one of China’s top foreign policy priorities.
It’s Not the Size, But How It’s Used: Lesson for ASEAN Rice Reserves
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ASEAN’s approach to stabilising rice markets and averting crises has focused on having sufficient rice stocks as a buffer. Insights from stabilisation in currency markets show that reserve size is not as important as the way it is used to reduce overall risk exposure.
ASEAN Integration Remains an Illusion
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As ASEAN enters a critical year in which it has to declare itself as a single ASEAN Community, a fundamental question needs to be asked: Is ASEAN integration a growing reality or an aspiration that remains unfulfilled?
Decoding China’s Cyber Warfare Strategies
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While conventional, low-intensity, asymmetric, or non-linear conflict scenarios are plausible for East Asia’s strategic flashpoints, the next major conflict involving China will likely start in cyberspace.
Jokowi’s Food Sovereignty Narrative: Military in the Rice Land?
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The Jokowi cabinet is planning to involve the country’s military in agriculture and food security affairs in order to achieve food sovereignty and 100 percent rice self-sufficiency. What would be the implications for the country’s long term food security?
Combating Terrorism: Major Shift in US Approach?
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To counter the current and emerging Al Qaeda-IS hybrid threat, the US seeks to build a global ecosystem resistant to the pernicious ideology of terrorist groups. For lasting impact, the US and its allies need to address both the ideality and reality of global conflict.