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Singapore, Indonesia Condemn Attack on ASEAN Convoy in Myanmar
By Sebastian Strangio
The humanitarian convoy, which came under fire in western Shan State, included officials from the two nations' embassies in Yangon.
Following Yet Another Execution, Singapore Shows It Is Out of Touch On Capital Punishment
By Aisyah Llewellyn
As its Southeast Asian neighbors take steps away from capital punishment, the Lion City is doubling down on a discredited anti-drug policy.
Singapore, China to Kick Off Joint Military Exercises
By Sebastian Strangio
The drills are a good example of the city-state's attempt to maintain a delicate position of balance between Beijing and Washington.
Singapore Executes Man Over Cannabis Trafficking Plot
By Sebastian Strangio
The plight of Tangaraju Suppiah has attracted vocal international support, but a shift in policy from the city-state is unlikely.
Singapore to Resume Executions After 6-month Break
By Associated Press
Critics say that Singapore's death penalty has mostly snared low-level mules and done little to stop drug traffickers and organized syndicates.
A Maturing Pragmatism in Indonesia-Singapore Relations
By Mustafa Izzuddin
Despite the twists and turns in their nations' ties, Joko Widodo and Lee Hsien Loong will leave things much better than they found them.
Singapore Court Suspends Death Row Lawyer For Five Years
By Sebastian Strangio
M. Ravi has been barred from practicing law for five years for accusing the attorney-general of being "overzealous" in his prosecution of a death row client.
Singapore Absorbs Chinese Capital
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Angelo Venardos.
Asia-Arctic Diplomacy a Decade Later: What Has Changed?
By Wrenn Yennie Lindgren and Marc Lanteigne
Ten years ago, five Asian states – China, India, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea – joined the Arctic Council as observers. How have their Arctic policies evolved since then?
The Link Between Gaming and Violent Extremism
By Rueben Dass
For years, militant groups have used video games as a means of linking supporters, spreading propaganda, and attracting youth to their cause.
China’s New Legislation on Deepfakes: Should the Rest of Asia Follow Suit?
By Asha Hemrajani
China’s new regulations on deepfakes are the most comprehensive in the world. Will they provide a model for the rest of Asia to follow?
Breaking Down Singapore’s 2023 Budget
By James Guild
The city-state's economic mandarins are signaling a return to normalcy after the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic.