Content Type: Commentary and Analysis

Author:: Tamara Nair
Publication Date:: 02-2022
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: The 4ᵗʰ Industrial Revolution introduced Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the forefront and very soon, if not already, AI will be embedded in almost all spheres of our lives. While AI technologies like Alexa and Siri have female names and voices, there are very few women involved in developing AI products and services. Is there a model Singapore can offer?
Topic:: Industrial Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Industrialization, Emerging Technology, and Gender
Political Geography:: Asia and Singapore

Author:: Julius Caesar Trajano
Publication Date:: 03-2022
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: Philippine President Duterte has signed an executive order to include nuclear power in the country’s energy mix. However, there are critical preparatory issues that need to be resolved to enhance the country’s nuclear energy development.
Topic:: Energy Policy, Science and Technology, Nuclear Power, and Nuclear Energy
Political Geography:: Asia and Philippines

Author:: Jose M. L. Montesclaros
Publication Date:: 03-2022
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: Ironically, amidst the push to “phase down” coal reliance, the world is seeing a “coal crunch” of rising coal/energy prices, with serious implications on fertilisers and food. Countries pursuing sustainability initiatives ignore these trade-offs at their own peril.
Topic:: Development, Energy Policy, Food, Food Security, and Sustainability
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Paul Teng and Genevieve Donnellon-May
Publication Date:: 04-2022
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: The impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on food security in many countries demonstrates how inter-linked the global food system has become. Ripple effects from reduced wheat and fertiliser exports are already causing wheat shortages in the Middle East and fertiliser shortages elsewhere. However, the crisis also offers other major agricultural exporting countries opportunities.
Topic:: Security, Agriculture, Food, Food Security, and Malnutrition
Political Geography:: Asia

Author:: Jose M. L. Montesclaros
Publication Date:: 05-2022
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: The IMF recently lauded India’s food subsidies in helping minimise COVID-19’s impacts on food and economic insecurity. What are the lessons for ASEAN member states, where extreme poverty increased by 4.7 million amid the pandemic?
Topic:: Regional Cooperation, Food, Food Security, Pandemic, and Resilience
Political Geography:: Asia and ASEAN

Author:: Margareth Sembiring
Publication Date:: 05-2022
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: After more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, wars present a stark reminder of how difficult it is to stay committed to environmental causes when crises arise.
Topic:: Environment, Health, International Cooperation, Pandemic, and COVID-19
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Jose M. L. Montesclaros and Mely Caballero-Anthony
Publication Date:: 05-2022
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: ASEAN should come together and assess what regional mechanisms it can leverage in addressing the looming threat of food trade protectionism within the region, amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Topic:: Regional Cooperation, Conflict, Violence, Regionalism, and Russia-Ukraine War
Political Geography:: Russia, Europe, Ukraine, Asia, and ASEAN

Author:: Genevieve Donnellon-May and Paul Teng
Publication Date:: 06-2022
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: The impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on the global food situation continues to reverberate around the world, including in Asia. The worst is yet to come as exports of vital livestock feed from Russia and Ukraine are severely affected, causing spikes in retail meat prices, from pork to chicken and fish. Can Asia cope?
Topic:: Food, Food Security, Food Crisis, Food Safety, and Russia-Ukraine War
Political Geography:: Asia

Author:: Paul Teng and Genevieve Donnellon-May
Publication Date:: 06-2022
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: The global demand for fish continues to skyrocket, led by Asian consumers, notably in China. There is now a global crisis in fisheries caused by over-fishing and climate change. Aquaculture (fish farming) is expected to plug this gap and is projected to be the primary source by 2030.
Topic:: Food, Food Security, Maritime, Fishing, and Consumerism
Political Geography:: Asia

Author:: Paul Teng and Genevieve Donnellon-May
Publication Date:: 06-2022
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: Water is indispensable for agriculture. Farming globally, on which millions depend for livelihood, has become more volatile due to water insecurity. It has worsened due to climate change-induced droughts and floods, which have grown in intensity and frequency worldwide. In Asia, the growing water insecurity has caused unpredictable food production, requiring enormous imports from other regions.
Topic:: International Cooperation, Water, Food, Inequality, and Food Crisis
Political Geography:: Asia

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