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Articles by RSIS :

The ‘Wikileaks Effect’: Information Warfare and ‘Battle for the Truth’

In the ‘Battle for the Truth’, the diffused power of information sharing in the Internet age can pose more than

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Time for Rethink: Need to Refocus on WTO

The sluggishness of the World Trade Organisation in recent years has led to the proliferation of free trade agreements (FTA).

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Mudflow Management: Lessons for Southeast Asia

Hungary’s Toxic Red Mud Spill in early October has important lessons for Southeast Asia. Key amongst them is the need

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Indonesian Islam: What went Right?

Muslims in Indonesia are well-known for their moderation. The local culture and traditional texts of Islam is the most dominant

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Nuclear Energy In Southeast Asia: Competition Or Cooperation?

Southeast Asia is expected to see the operation of its first nuclear power plant by 2020. While this will alleviate

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Analysis 

PKR Elections: Anwar Strengthens His Hand

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Malaysia’s People’s Justice Party (PKR) has just concluded its  party elections that witnessed a number of controversies. The net result

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Yeonpyeong: Dealing With North Korea

North Korea’s recent actions, including the intensification of the uranium-enrichment programme and the artillery bombardment on the Yeonpyeong Island has

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The Real Lesson of Wikileaks: Virtues Of Diplomatic Confidentiality

The Wikileaks controversy is not simply about the triumph of a liberal philosophy of holding governments accountable for their secret

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The Indonesian Defence Forces And Disaster Relief: Potential Pitfalls And Challenges

The triple disaster that struck Indonesia in recent months has led to the deployment of the Indonesian Defence Forces (TNI)

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