Toward stealth and sea denial : submarine modernization in East Asia by Raska, Michael

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The (over?) promise of modern technology by Fook, Bernard Weng Loo

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Telemedicine: Modern Marvel or Technological Disaster? by Tan, Teck Boon

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When Modernity Helps Fuel Fundamentalism by Mohammad Alami Musa

“…There is a link between modernity, fundamentalism and violence. It can help to explain why more perpetrators of terror attacks are successful, modern citizens of rich countries.…”
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How modern ammunitions can save lives by Chew, Alvin

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Young religious leaders in modern Asia: beyond secularism, online and offline by Nghiem, Thao

“…The younger generation in Asian societies no longer simply accept that being modern and distant from religion means a better form of governance and the way forward. …”
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Salafis, salafism and modern salafism: what lies behind a term? by Mohamed Bin Ali

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Advanced fighter purchase : heralding Thai military modernisation programme by Matthews, Ron, Curie Maharani

“…Thailand’s recent US$600m purchase of six Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters, one Saab 340 aircraft equipped with the Erieye AEW radar systemand a command-and-control system to link the fighters with the Erieye airborne early warning system may signal the start of a military modernization programme for the Thai Armed Forces.…”
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Chinese views of the US war in Iraq: warfighting lessons by Li, Nan

“…This paper sets out the main outlines of the two views as reflected in the Chinese military press and journals, and attempts to synthesize the analytical dynamic that underlies China’s military modernization drive.…”
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Asia's food security conundrum by Paul S. Teng, J. Jackson Ewing, Margarita Escaler

“…Feeding Asia’s growing population requires modern agriculture based on the latest science and technology. …”
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21st CENTURY WARFARE:Computers as the New Centre of Gravity by Loo, Bernard Fook Weng

“…Computer networks are becoming the single most important aspect of modern nation-states. Government services, military organisations, economic activities, all are increasingly dependent on computer networks. …”
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Defence and strategic implications of energy security trends by Muhammad Faizal Bin Abdul Rahman

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China's military modernisation : constrained by one-child policy by Horta, Loro

“…While the Chinese military has made significant progress in the development of modern military technologies, the quality of its human resources is struggling to keep up with its technological advances.…”
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The Emperor’s Two Bodies : Japan’s Imperial Crossroads? by Kumada, Naoko

“…This April, Emperor Akihito will become the first emperor to abdicate in modern Japanese history. His message to the Japanese people, broadcast in 2016, was the most significant imperial intervention since the end of the War.…”
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Lee Kuan Yew and India's turn to pragmatism by C. Raja Mohan

“…Although it had long disappointed Lee Kuan Yew, India’s contemporary rise in Asia and the world has much to do with the adoption of economic and strategic pragmatism that the founder of modern Singapore never tired of recommending for Delhi.…”
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Forging Muslim and Non-Muslim Relationship: Contesting the Doctrine of Al-Wala’ wal Bara’ by Mohamed Bin Ali

“…The doctrine of Al-Wala’ wal Bara’ which is central to the ideology of modern Salafism poses challenges to Muslim and non-Muslim relationship and integration. …”
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Enhancing ASEAN-EU cooperation in non-traditional security by Muhammad Faizal Bin Abdul Rahman

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Afghanistan's 2014 election : need for strong mandate by Halimullah Kousary

“…Afghanistan is on the cusp of its first ever non-violent transition of power in its modern history. On 5 April 2014, the third presidential election since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001 will be held. …”
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Social cohesion: adapting secularism and multiculturalism by Mohammad Alami Musa

“…Secularism and multi-culturalism in modern societies are not the simple answer to mitigate the divisiveness of a plurality of beliefs and practices. …”
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Funding mosque building in Singapore : a legacy of Mr Lee Kuan Yew by Mohamed Alami Musa

“…Mr Lee Kuan Yew's simple but profound idea to set up a Mosque Building Fund not only enabled the Muslim community to build modern mosques in all housing estates but created a deep impact on their lives domestically and reputation abroad.…”
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