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Political Populism : Eroding Asia’s Complex Interdependence?
Published 2020“…Asia’s regional order is increasingly vulnerable to the resurgence of political populism. Policy shifts in the United States and Europe alter incentives elsewhere, but political populism has also been on the rise in Asia. …”
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Malaysia's ageing population : what it means for Singapore
Published 2020“…Malaysia’s gradually ageing population may influence its migration flows. By 2040 and beyond, this could imply fewer migrants for a country such as Singapore, which has historically been reliant on immigrants for both its economy and its population.…”
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Between developmentalism and populism : walking a tightrope in Southeast Asia
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Can Cities Become Sustainable?
Published 2020“…With 54 percent of the global population of 7.3 billion people living in cities, and the urban population projected in the next 30 years to reach 65 percent of the estimated nine billion people, the question facing governments is whether cities can be sustainable.…”
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Facing food shortages : urban food security in an age of constraints
Published 2011“…Seventy per cent of the world’s population are expected to live in urban areas by 2050. …”
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The taoist way towards togetherness
Published 2022“…Taoists in Singapore have adapted their practice and outreach to stay relevant to the younger population. This is also to contribute to the resilience of the multi-racial society where social harmony and cohesion are key components for the nation’s progress and success.…”
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Malaysia’s vulnerable migrants : key to economic recovery?
Published 2021“…Malaysia’s third wave of COVID-19 infections has highlighted its longstanding challenges in managing the migrant worker population, which is indispensable to the country’s economic growth and recovery from the pandemic.…”
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Australia's AUKUS gamble
Published 2024“…The AUKUS pact responds to perceptions of new threats while remaining faithful to Australia’s two foundational defence preoccupations: anxiety about defending its mainland with a small population, and the need to cleave to an alliance partner. …”
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Fighting the dengue menace : time for the "kampung spirit"
Published 2014“…Such initiatives however should adapt to the current lifestyles of the population to achieve greater effectiveness.…”
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Climate security and role of women in ASEAN
Published 2023“…Climate change processes are acknowledged as critical components of regional and international security, and ASEAN should mobilise all segments of its population and existing plans of action to tackle this challenge. …”
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Securing the elderly in the digital age
Published 2024“…By engaging global stakeholders, training the banking sector, and fostering technological resilience, we can ensure a secure and inclusive digital environment for our elderly population.…”
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Malaysia’s Secular Versus Religious Divide: Mediation Could Be Key
Published 2016“…The uneasy co-existence of civil and Shariah law in Malaysia and the polarising ethnic and religious divides within its population could be ameliorated by establishing an independent mediation committee.…”
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Global strategic trends : who ‘is’ we?
Published 2012“…Demographics and absolute population numbers are a key global driver for the next 30 years. …”
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Musharraf's resignation: impact on Pakistan's role in the war on terror
Published 2016“…The new leaders of Pakistan’s fragile coalition have to deal with, among other issues, disunity in their ranks and a population hostile to military operations inside the country.…”
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Green Revolution 2.0: The Role of IT Connectivity
Published 2017“…Projected levelling yields and a growing population forewarn a need for another Green Revolution 2.0. …”
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Indonesia’s Growing Halal Market : Impact on the Economy
Published 2018“…Indonesia remains the largest Muslim country in the world in terms of population. In 2019, Indonesia will officially implement a law on Halal Product Assurance. …”
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Asia's food security conundrum
Published 2012“…Feeding Asia’s growing population requires modern agriculture based on the latest science and technology. …”
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Qatar's challenge to Saudi Arabia : an alternative view of Wahhabism
Published 2013“…Qatar, whose native population adheres to the Wahhabi creed, poses a major challenge to the puritanical interpretation of Islam of Saudi Arabia, which seeks to make itself impervious to the push for greater freedom, transparency and accountability sweeping the Middle East and North Africa.…”
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Fuel price hike and Indonesia’s energy insecurity
Published 2014“…Fuel price hikes have always been unpopular in Indonesia, largely because of their wide-ranging impact on the population. Yet, it is undeniable that the current high subsidies are unsustainable. …”
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