Thought Leadership

Some of the world’s leaders, and leading thinkers from NUS and overseas, regularly gather and add to the rich diversity of thoughts and ideas on our campuses, in Singapore and across the globe.
Here’s what they had to share.

The emerging age of ambiguity in the global order

The emerging age of ambiguity in the global order

Speakers: Bilahari Kausikan 27 Feb 2023

Mr Bilahari Kausikan, Chairman of the Middle East Institute at NUS believes that while the US and China will remain at the heart of a fluid international system, an order of dynamic multipolarity is emerging. To successfully navigate this, Mr Kausikan suggests that countries need to have a fundamental shift in  mindset and approach, and ensure that their institutions and politics remain agile so as to continually adapt. 

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Preparing for rising sea levels before it’s too late: Singapore looking into strengthening and adding coastline protection structures

Preparing for rising sea levels before it’s too late: Singapore looking into strengthening and adding coastline protection structures

Speaker: Assistant Professor Chew Soon Hoe 19 Dec 2024

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