Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
The IMF recently lauded India’s food subsidies in helping minimise COVID-19’s impacts on food and economic insecurity. What are the lessons for ASEAN member states, where extreme poverty increased by 4.7 million amid the pandemic?
Topic:
Regional Cooperation, Food, Food Security, Pandemic, and Resilience
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
After more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, wars present a stark reminder of how difficult it is to stay committed to environmental causes when crises arise.
Topic:
Environment, Health, International Cooperation, Pandemic, and COVID-19
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
The current food insecurity caused by the three Cs — COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and conflicts — has highlighted the reliance of many ASEAN states on imported staple food and feed. ASEAN needs to seriously re-examine its priorities to reduce import dependency.
Topic:
Climate Change, Regional Cooperation, Food, Food Security, Pandemic, and COVID-19
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
The care of nature offers holistic solutions to a wide range of issues that include climate change and the pandemic. The emerging concept of planetary health has the potential to contribute and, if widely adopted, may lead to a more resilient world post-COVID-19.
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
Marine plastic pollution has worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic. Nuclear
technology provides a sustainable and scientific approach to tackling this
environmental problem. Can it help Southeast Asian countries battle plastic pollution?
Topic:
Environment, Science and Technology, Pollution, Pandemic, COVID-19, and Nuclear Energy
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
With vaccines not expected to fully roll out until 2024, lockdowns remain a critical
priority to save lives today. February 2021 marks the end of a year of COVID-19, and
the opportunity to re-visit and improve the way lockdowns are implemented in the year
ahead.
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
In this time of compounding global crisis, the world needs to come together to not only
fight the pandemic but to also preserve our commitments to certain shared beliefs.
One of these is the eradication of gender inequality even in the midst of this
humanitarian crisis.
Topic:
Security, Gender Issues, Women, Inequality, Peace, and Pandemic
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
COVID-19 has led to stricter border control measures the world over. This has had a
particularly harsh impact on irregular migrants. As COVID-19 heightens their
vulnerability, even as ASEAN meets in summit this week, this is an opportunity for
ASEAN member states to support all those found within their borders.
Jose M. L. Montesclaros and Mely Caballero-Anthony
Publication Date:
07-2020
Content Type:
Commentary and Analysis
Institution:
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
Many economies have already started to re-open in spite of growing COVID-19 active
cases, but it may be for the wrong reasons, and some may be premature. Analysing
the healthcare and fiscal capacity of countries provides insights on framing the logic
of re-opening.
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
Increasing plastic use during the time of pandemic confirms the underlying limitation
in the common human security approach to solving environmental woes. A shift to a
more ecological perspective is needed if the world is to meaningfully address
environmental worries and care for the planet.
Topic:
Environment, Pandemic, Human Security, and Ecology
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
Recent responses to natural hazards, conflicts, and the COVID-19 pandemic have
illustrated a diverse and vast network of emergency and disaster responders. Militaries
are vital to this network due to their unique assets and expertise, but research on how
militaries connect and interact among themselves and with other actors is limited in
Southeast Asia.
Topic:
Humanitarian Aid, Military Affairs, Conflict, Pandemic, and COVID-19
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
Given the credible threat of disease re-emergence and evolution, governments today
should allocate resources to preventing future novel diseases, even as they face
‘wartime conditions’ in battling COVID-19.
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
An outpouring of international humanitarian aid to China has alleviated the severe
shortage of key medical supplies in its fight against an outbreak of COVID-19. This
highlights the role humanitarian aid plays in managing the risk of pandemics.
Topic:
Humanitarian Aid, Humanitarian Crisis, Pandemic, and COVID-19
Jose M. L. Montesclaros and Mely Caballero-Anthony
Publication Date:
03-2020
Content Type:
Commentary and Analysis
Institution:
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
The lockdown policies to fight COVID-19 have caused massive economic disruptions,
seriously affecting poorer income groups that live on a hand-to-mouth existence.
Policies to keep countries safe from pandemics must come with clear and timely social
safety net programmes to protect these vulnerable groups.
Topic:
Income Inequality, Social Services, Pandemic, and COVID-19
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
As more countries become affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to keep
in mind vulnerable groups and those already affected by other humanitarian
emergencies such as conflicts, disasters and climate change placing them in acutely
precarious situations
Topic:
Humanitarian Aid, Pandemic, COVID-19, and Disaster Management
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
Many countries are still struggling to expand their testing capability to diagnose more
potential COVID-19 patients amidst shortage of detection kits. A nuclear-derived
detection technique recently developed by the IAEA may be a promising method if
more widely used by governments around the world. This highlights the peaceful
application of nuclear science in public health.
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
While COVID-19 has focused attention on the immediate danger of food shortages, it
behooves small island states like Singapore to continue efforts to develop more stable
and sustainable food sources. And to put in place public outreach programmes which
inform on food and nutrition security.
Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Abstract:
Migrant workers, especially those doing domestic work, cannot be ignored in the fight
against COVID-19. The measures taken to contain the virus spread have left them
even more vulnerable. But this may be an opportunity for a fresh look at providing for
their protection.