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RSIS Commentaries are intended to provide timely and, where appropriate, policy relevant background and analysis of contemporary developments. The views of the author/s are their own and do not represent the official position of the S.Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), NTU, which produces the Commentaries. For any republishing of RSIS articles, consent must be obtained from S.Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS).

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Eurozone Crisis: Will Reforms Be Enough? – Analysis

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The Economic and Monetary Union launched in Europe in 1999, was an experiment amongst countries with diverse economic structures. A

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South China Sea Disputes: Reflecting China’s Evolving Political System? – Analysis

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China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea disputes underscores its nation-state interests and rising global power. There are geopolitical

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China-Japan Tensions: Heading For The Rocks? – Analysis

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Spiralling tensions between China and Japan over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands are the most serious manifestation of weakened leadership and transition

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Maritime ‘Hotlines’: No Panacea For Crisis Management – Analysis

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‘Hotlines’ have become a de rigeur feature of regional security. They have the potential to prevent accidental war, and the

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ASEAN Centrality: Why It Is Important For US And China – Analysis

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With the ongoing tensions over territorial disputes in Northeast and Southeast Asia, regionalism in East Asia seems to have taken

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The Dilemma Of Naval Modernisation In East Asia – Analysis

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Recent maritime conflicts and disputes are occurring amid the increasingly rapid modernisation of naval power by East Asian states. The

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US Rebalancing Strategy And South China Sea Disputes – Analysis

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The US rebalancing strategy, or “pivot” towards Asia, has added a new dimension to the South China Sea disputes. Given

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Rethinking Territorial Disputes In South China Sea: Transforming Problem Into Opportunity – Analysis

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The disputes in the East and South China Seas have not led to war so far, but they can stoke

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Japan-Korea Territorial Dispute: Setback For East Asian Cooperation? – Analysis

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The latest territorial dispute between South Korea and Japan comes at a time when conflicting claims in the East and

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Malaysia’s Internet Blackout: Politicisation Of Online Activism? – Analysis

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The Internet Blackout Day in Malaysia last fortnight has caused the Najib administration to re-evaluate recent amendments to the Evidence

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