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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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Indonesia-Singapore Submarine Rescue Pact: Promoting Southeast Asian Naval Cooperation – Analysis

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In view of the ongoing quest for submarines in Southeast Asia, the recent signing of a submarine rescue pact between

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A New Political Entity In Mindanao? Challenges Of Election-Related Dysfunction And Violence – Analysis

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The Philippine government (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have expressed confidence over the establishment of a “new

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Indonesia’s Regional Diplomacy: Imperative To Maintain ASEAN Cohesion – Analysis

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Indonesia’s more aggressive stance in regional diplomacy following ASEAN’s failure to reach a consensus at last week’s ASEAN Ministerial Meeting

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Western Myanmar Unrest: Partisan Portrayals Risk Extremist Implications – Analysis

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The violence in Myanmar’s western Rakhine State appears to have died down. However, partisan portrayals of the violence risks jeopardising

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After Phnom Penh AMM Failure: ASEAN Needs To Regain Cohesion And Solidarity – Analysis

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The failure of the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM) in Phnom Penh to issue a joining communique shows the deep divisions

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Making Singapore Attractive For Permanent Residents: Past, Present And Future – Analysis

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How can the Permanent Residence policy continue to attract foreign labour, entice Permanent Residents to become citizens while also placate

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Philippines’ Defence Build-Up: Revival Of Self-Reliant Posture – Analysis

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The Philippines has embarked on a surge in defence spending to modernise its military capability. The Department of National Defence

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Indonesia’s South China Sea Dilemma: Between Neutrality And Self-Interest – Analysis

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Indonesia perceives itself as a neutral party and potential mediator in the South China Sea disputes. But with self-interests and

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The Future Of Islamism In Indonesia: Neo- Or- Post- Islamism? – Analysis

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The shift of the Prosperity Justice Party (PKS) from traditional Islamism to a more moderate post-Islamist ideology has led to

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