Decoupling has become common parlance, voiced amidst the tensions of Sino-American contestation. Policies by the Biden administration seek to shift the global system of supply chains away from China, and already have some impacts on countries and companies. Taiwan would appear to be the prime...
"There is no possibility of dialogue without having all the stakeholders on board" Watch SIIA's chairman, Prof. Simon Tay on CNA's Asia First. The Myanmar Coup: Two Years On segment discussed sanctions, general elections and ASEAN's non-interference here....
The world is currently witnessing a dynamic transition regarding international power relations, with multiple poles of influence becoming the newfound state of affairs. China’s rise as a global superpower necessitates the need to evaluate the established dominance of the United States as the single world...
SIIA visits Taipei at the invitation of Institute of International Relations (IIR) Singapore, 11 January 2023: A delegation from the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA), led by Associate Professor Simon Tay, Chairman of the SIIA and Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore, Faculty...
The new year began with any number of political factors that can impact business. But perhaps the most immediate is China, exiting from its Zero Covid policy. Many had urged this change. Like its Great Wall, China’s Zero Covid policy attracted attention with its dimensions. Border...
Chairman’s Note Private and Confidential For SIIA Corporate Members and Advisors December 2022 U.S. Chips Act and Decoupling Many of us are concerned with the prospect of an economic decoupling between the USA and China. A recent and specific development in this regard is The CHIPS and Science Act and...
Chairman’s Note Private and Confidential For SIIA Corporate Members and Advisors August 2022 Russia and Europe A number of you have expressed interest and concern about the global situation, including the war in Ukraine. There are many dimensions to the problems and, directly concerning the war, is how Russia will...
As Indonesia continues to expand its role in international and regional affairs ahead of its 2024 Presidential election, many view its incoming ASEAN chairmanship with great importance for Indonesia and ASEAN’s future. This was the focus of a morning talk on Indonesia organised by the...
Media Release For Immediate Release For 60 years, SIIA has played an important part as the bridge between the government and society, on international affairs: DPM Wong Singapore, Tuesday, 22 November 2022: The Singapore Institute of International Affairs’ (SIIA) celebrated its 60th Anniversary Dinner on 22 November 2022...