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Articles by RSIS :

The Scarborough Shoal Dispute In America’s Asia-Pacific Pivot – Analysis

The intensifying tension between China and the Philippines over Scarborough Shoal calls for an impartial intervention from the US. The

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The Palk Strait Project: A Transit Passage Regime For A Canal? – Analysis

An Indian government project to dig an 83 km long canal to deepen the Palk Strait between Sri Lanka and

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US Pivots To Maritime Southeast Asia – Analysis

The United States decision to deploy littoral combat ships in Singapore signals a maritime focus in its pivot to the

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Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood: Losing Popular Trust? – Analysis

The long-outlawed Muslim Brotherhood thrived in electoral politics after the Egyptian revolution. However, recent political missteps over the presidential election

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Beyond Weapons: The Military’s Quest For Nuclear Power – Analysis

The military has always maintained an interest in the application of nuclear energy in its operations. In a bid to

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Monetary Integration In ASEAN+3: The Next Steps – Analysis

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The ASEAN+3 has taken a number of significant steps recently to further deepen monetary integration. The next steps should be

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Egypt’s Al-Gama’ah Al-Islamiyah: Prevailing Through Time – Analysis

The radical transformation of Egypt’s al-Gama’ah al-Islamiyah is likely to remain a topic of discussion for years to come. Ditching

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Malaysia’s Bersih 3.0: Sentiments, Perceptions And Politics – Analysis

The 28 April mass protest in Malaysia for clean and fair elections has taken a somewhat violent turn, the cause

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Can The Defence Industry Still Innovate? – Analysis

Innovation in the global arms industry seems to have slowed considerably, especially when measured against the promise of the “revolution

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