Publication Year: within 5 Years / Topic: Pandemic

Author:: Jose M. L. Montesclaros and Mely Caballero-Anthony
Publication Date:: 07-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: Many economies have already started to re-open in spite of growing COVID-19 active cases, but it may be for the wrong reasons, and some may be premature. Analysing the healthcare and fiscal capacity of countries provides insights on framing the logic of re-opening.
Topic:: Health, Economy, Pandemic, and COVID-19
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Margareth Sembiring
Publication Date:: 09-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: Increasing plastic use during the time of pandemic confirms the underlying limitation in the common human security approach to solving environmental woes. A shift to a more ecological perspective is needed if the world is to meaningfully address environmental worries and care for the planet.
Topic:: Environment, Pandemic, Human Security, and Ecology
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Angelo Paolo L. Trias and Alistair D.B. Cook
Publication Date:: 10-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: Recent responses to natural hazards, conflicts, and the COVID-19 pandemic have illustrated a diverse and vast network of emergency and disaster responders. Militaries are vital to this network due to their unique assets and expertise, but research on how militaries connect and interact among themselves and with other actors is limited in Southeast Asia.
Topic:: Humanitarian Aid, Military Affairs, Conflict, Pandemic, and COVID-19
Political Geography:: Southeast Asia

Author:: Jose Montesclaros
Publication Date:: 02-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: Given the credible threat of disease re-emergence and evolution, governments today should allocate resources to preventing future novel diseases, even as they face ‘wartime conditions’ in battling COVID-19.
Topic:: Government, Pandemic, and COVID-19
Political Geography:: China and Global Focus

Author:: Lina Gong
Publication Date:: 03-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: An outpouring of international humanitarian aid to China has alleviated the severe shortage of key medical supplies in its fight against an outbreak of COVID-19. This highlights the role humanitarian aid plays in managing the risk of pandemics.
Topic:: Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Crisis, Pandemic, and COVID-19
Political Geography:: China and Asia

Author:: Jose M. L. Montesclaros and Mely Caballero-Anthony
Publication Date:: 03-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: The lockdown policies to fight COVID-19 have caused massive economic disruptions, seriously affecting poorer income groups that live on a hand-to-mouth existence. Policies to keep countries safe from pandemics must come with clear and timely social safety net programmes to protect these vulnerable groups.
Topic:: Income Inequality, Social Services, Pandemic, and COVID-19
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Alistair D.B. Cook
Publication Date:: 03-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: As more countries become affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to keep in mind vulnerable groups and those already affected by other humanitarian emergencies such as conflicts, disasters and climate change placing them in acutely precarious situations
Topic:: Humanitarian Aid, Pandemic, COVID-19, and Disaster Management
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Julius Caesar Trajano
Publication Date:: 03-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: Many countries are still struggling to expand their testing capability to diagnose more potential COVID-19 patients amidst shortage of detection kits. A nuclear-derived detection technique recently developed by the IAEA may be a promising method if more widely used by governments around the world. This highlights the peaceful application of nuclear science in public health.
Topic:: Pandemic, COVID-19, and Nuclear Energy
Political Geography:: Global Focus

Author:: Paul Teng
Publication Date:: 03-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: While COVID-19 has focused attention on the immediate danger of food shortages, it behooves small island states like Singapore to continue efforts to develop more stable and sustainable food sources. And to put in place public outreach programmes which inform on food and nutrition security.
Topic:: Security, Food, Pandemic, and COVID-19
Political Geography:: Malaysia, Singapore, and Southeast Asia

Author:: Margareth Sembiring
Publication Date:: 03-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:: Migrant workers, especially those doing domestic work, cannot be ignored in the fight against COVID-19. The measures taken to contain the virus spread have left them even more vulnerable. But this may be an opportunity for a fresh look at providing for their protection.
Topic:: Pandemic, COVID-19, and Migrant Workers
Political Geography:: Philippines, Hong Kong, and Global Focus

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