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Singapore 2020 snap elections: Back to the “normal” dominance of the People’s Action Party

With the July 2020 election, Singapore’s political system returned to normalcy in non-normal times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite significant losses, the People’s Action Party (PAP) remains the predominant party. The relatively strong result of the opposition, however, demonstrates the wish of the Singaporean citizens for more pluralism and alternative narratives. Holding elections during the… Continue reading Singapore 2020 snap elections: Back to the “normal” dominance of the People’s Action Party

China as Norm-Taker and Norm-Setter in Southeast Asia and Europe

In order to promote and implement its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China acts in Southeast Asia and Europe still more as a norm-taker than a norm-setter. However, Beijing’s ability to set regional norms will likely grow in the near future. China already demonstrated its political will to undermine the unity of the norm-setting… Continue reading China as Norm-Taker and Norm-Setter in Southeast Asia and Europe

The South China Sea – “The Status Quo is not the Worst Situation”

Abandoned Ships in the South China Sea

CEIAS and IIR joint interview conducted by Alfred Gerstl (AG) and Rudolf Fürst (RF) with Bill Hayton, an Associate Fellow with the Asia-Pacific Programme at Chatham House. AG: The territorial and maritime disputes in the South China Sea involve five ASEAN members – Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam – as well as China and… Continue reading The South China Sea – “The Status Quo is not the Worst Situation”

Alan Chong: ASEAN’s and Singapore’s delicate Balancing Act towards China

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“ASEAN will never completely side with China” In his interview with CEIAS, Alan Chong (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Singapore) assesses the relations of ASEAN and Singapore with China. While the Belt and Road Initiative will foster a closer exchange, he argues that political differences and distorted views of the past in China are… Continue reading Alan Chong: ASEAN’s and Singapore’s delicate Balancing Act towards China

How the demise of the INF Treaty could reverberate in Asia Pacific

The INF treaty was terminated in August 2019. The demise of the pact occurs amidst a worsening global security environment, shaped by the growing rivalry between China and the US. This article explores three possible scenarios for the consequences of the termination of the landmark agreement in one of the world’s most volatile region, Asia… Continue reading How the demise of the INF Treaty could reverberate in Asia Pacific

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Singapore 2020 snap elections: Back to the “normal” dominance of the People’s Action Party

China as Norm-Taker and Norm-Setter in Southeast Asia and Europe

The South China Sea – “The Status Quo is not the Worst Situation”

Alan Chong: ASEAN’s and Singapore’s delicate Balancing Act towards China

How the demise of the INF Treaty could reverberate in Asia Pacific

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