March 2026
The articles in this Themed Series aim to unpack key governance concepts and frameworks – from whole-of-government and public accountability to AI governance and data sharing across government – in an easy-to-read and accessible way to anyone interested in these topics. They also highlight examples of governance in practice in Singapore and elsewhere.
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February 2026
Geopolitical disputes frequently trigger retaliatory trade measures and shift economic ties. These conflicts can also inflame public sentiment, leading to consumer boycotts against products from the opposing nation. This was the case during the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands territorial dispute over eight small islands in the East China Sea in 2010-2012 between the People’s Republic of China and Japan. Tensions reached a tipping point on 7 September 2010 when a Chinese trawler collided with two Japanese Coast Guard vessels. This set off a cold war of trade, diplomatic sanctions and protests that left an imprint on the economies of both countries, the global market and the geopolitics of East Asian states.
Link to PDF: https://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/317745
Link to PDF: https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default-source/case-studies/case-studies-chinese-version/who_owns_the_rails_chinese_final.pdf
January 2026
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