“Covid-19 is one of many sources of anxiety for Singaporeans. But consider our strengths too as many nations grapple with very serious challenges.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times.  The Straits Times, 22 May 2021, Asian Insider, pA24

A team of researchers led by Associate Professor Gregory Clancey, Leader of the Science, Technology, and Society Cluster at NUS Asia Research Institute (ARI), has launched a project titled ‘Heat in Urban Asia’ to study temperature changes, methods of heat alleviation, as well as the social, economic and health impacts of hazardous heat in the

“Not only have the tariffs and sanctions failed to achieve their aims, but they also undermine America’s long-term interests in East Asia.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times. The Straits Times, 24 April 2021, Asian Insider, pA33

“In the conflict-ridden region, the grouping has developed an ecosystem of the ‘oxygen’ of peace and prosperity critical to Singapore’s existence.” Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times. The Straits Times, 6 March 2021, Asian Insider, pA27

“The answer lies in the philosophical underpinnings of societies. At the end of the day, the root cause of many of the social and political problems we face is the failure to understand the real meaning of key philosphical concepts.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times. The Straits Times, 2 February 2021, Opinion, pA18

“A strong self-confident America is needed to resume its leadership role. Asia has a role to play – if the US is prepared to listen.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times.  The Straits Times, 22 January 2021, Opinion, pA18

Millions of ASEAN informal workers left out of government stimulus have accrued debt to survive Covid-19. Dr Gerard McCarthy argues for a ‘new deal’ of safety nets and debt amnesties to drive a robust and fair recovery. The Straits Times, 6 January 2021 

An op-ed piece by Professor Tim Bunnell, Asia Research Institute, NUS, and Associate Professor Daniel P S Goh, Department of Sociology, NUS on the changing geography of urban futures and models from unexpected places.  TODAY Online, 18 December 2020

Dr Rini Astuti, Professor David Taylor and Dr Michelle Miller co-wrote an op-ed piece on their recommendation for action to ensure Indonesia’s peat restoration agency’s success in its next restoration projects and how they could build on its existing capacities for the next term.  The Conversation Online, 18 December 2020 A similar report was carried

“The zeitgeist of the world is infused by the character of the US leader. Biden will bring back the civility and generosity that the American spirit is associated with.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times The Straits Times, 10 November 2020, Opinion, pA16