RSIS Fortnightly Summary (Issue 20)

Issue 20
9 Sep 2011
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RSIS in the News
Cutting Off the Lifeblood of Terrorism
TODAY, 8 September 2011, Arabinda Acharya
Indonesian Jihadism Still Going Strong
TODAY, 7 September 2011, Bilveer Singh
Winners and Losers in Libya: Western Companies Win, Chinese Lose
Middle East Online, 6 September 2011, James M. Dorsey
Quenching Singapore’s Thirst
WaterWorld, 3 September 2011, Elgin Toh
China Sea Tensions Dampen Benigno Aquino's Beijing Trip
The National, 3 September 2011, Daniel Bardsley
Singapore’s Growing Role in Asian Food Security – Analysis
Eurasia Review, 1 September 2011, Yang Razali Kassim
ASEAN Response to Asian Food Security Concerns – Analysis
Eurasia Review, 1 September 2011, Yang Razali Kassim
Qaddafi Sons: Two Sides of the Same Coin?
Middle East Online, 1 September, James M. Dorsey
'S'pore Cannot Have a Presidency on the Streets'
Yahoo! News, 1 September 2011, Fann Sim
'I Want to be Free to Do What I Want': President Nathan on Retirement
TODAY, 31 August 2011, S Ramesh
Imminent Fall of Qaddafi Poses Challenge for China, Russia
People’s Daily Online, 30 August 2011, James M. Dorsey
LTTE was Biggest Security Threat in Post Independence SL
Daily News, 8 September 2011, Sarath MALALASEKERA
RSIS Publications
Books

China-ASEAN Sub-Regional Cooperation : Progress, Problems, and Prospect
Li Mingjiang, Kwa Chong Guan
World Scientific, 2011
ISBN : 978-981-4340-42-7
Commentaries
No. 130/2011 dated 7 September 2011
Sub-standard Ships and Human Costs of Piracy: The case of Captain Prem Kumar
Sam Bateman
The human costs of piracy off the Horn of Africa are mounting with an escalating level of violence and shipowners unwilling to pay higher ransoms while operating sub-standard ships. As the plight of Captain Prem Kumar demonstrates, innocent seafarers suffer most.
http://www.rsis.edu.sg/publications/Perspective/RSIS1302011.pdf
No. 129/2011 dated 6 September 2011
Is Iran Turning Its Back on Syria ?
James M. Dorsey
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s staunchest ally, Iran , is hinting that its support for the embattled leader is not unconditional. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is preparing for the likelihood that Assad will fall.
http://www.rsis.edu.sg/publications/Perspective/RSIS1292011.pdf
No. 128/2011 dated 6 September 2011
The SMRT Security Breach: Strategic Implications in the Post 9/11 Era
Kumar Ramakrishna
The recent SMRT depot security breach is a cause for concern as railway systems have been targets of terrorist attacks worldwide. To boost its physical and social resilience, Singapore needs to mainstream psychological resilience with a mature situational awareness.
http://www.rsis.edu.sg/publications/Perspective/RSIS1282011.pdf
No. 127/2011 dated 5 September 2011
India-Bangladesh Relations: Need for New Approach
Punam Pandey
The visit of the Indian prime minister to Bangladesh this week offers opportunity to address emerging challenges in the bilateral relationship arising from climate change. There is a need for fresh approaches by the two neighbours to enhance their fluctuating ties.
http://www.rsis.edu.sg/publications/Perspective/RSIS1272011.pdf
No. 126/2011 dated 5 September 2011
Fall of Gaddafi: Policy challenge for China and Russia
James M. Dorsey
The impending fall of Gaddafi’s regime and takeover of Tripoli by the Libyan rebels pose a policy challenge for China and Russia in their support for autocratic leaders in the Arab world.
http://www.rsis.edu.sg/publications/Perspective/RSIS1262011.pdf
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