[Apply Now] Reading Group on Digital Technology
Digital technology has quickly become a key area of focus for societies globally. It has allowed people to create, innovate,
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Late Night with SPJ: Screening of “Merdeka”
Inspired by the recent conversation on Raffles Renounced, the Singapore Policy Journal is hosting a FREE screening of Wild Rice’s “Merdeka / 獨立 /சுதந்திரம்” on 19 Feb, 9pm to 12am SGT (8am – 11am EST)! Join us for the screening and stay for a discussion on the themes in the play. Limited slots available, open to undergraduate and graduate students only. Sign up at bit.ly/SPJMerdeka. See you there!
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The Bifurcation of International Cyber Norms: Navigating the Space In-Between
In this article, Lionel Oh discusses the concerning trend of bifurcation in the development of international norms governing the cyber domain, driven by tensions between major powers and competing visions of cyberspace. He outlines the diplomatic challenges that Singapore faces in light of such divergence, and explores how Singapore might continue to further her foreign policy interests amidst this splintering global landscape.
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[Discussion Event] The Ties That Bind: Unpacking the Social Compact
On December 5th, SPJ hosted its final virtual discussion of the Fall semester. The discussion centered around Singapore’s social compact — specifically, its underlying principles, current state, and future trajectories; topics which have become increasingly salient in the wake of GE 2020 and the inequities exposed by COVID-19 in Singapore. Read on for a summary of the discussion.
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A Tale of Two Sections: Lessons for Singapore From India’s Section 377 Repeal
BY ISAAC TAN In September 2018, the Indian Supreme Court made history by unanimously voting to repeal Section 377, which
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Letter to the Editor: Response to The Shangri-La Dialogue
Shaun Seah responds to our previous article by Jina Lim, The Shangri-La Dialogue: Ensuring Singapore’s Relevance in Defence Diplomacy. In his letter, he highlights the value of a virtualised format in increasing capacity, accessibility, and diversity of participation, with a view towards leveling the diplomatic playing field for smaller and developing states. He also points out the added benefit of such platforms in lending clarity to strategic clashes amidst the current volatile global environment.
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A Growing Government-Ground Divide
Kwan Jin Yao analyzes the perceived deficiencies in the government’s engagement with youth. In this piece, he provides an overview of the trends that have facilitated youth civic and political engagement in Singapore, and the ideological bases that underlie this government-ground divide. He ends off on a hopeful note — with concrete ways that this divide can be bridged.
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