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Strengthening Health and Non-Health Response Systems in Asia
(18–19 March 2010)

The RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies will host a conference titled Strengthening Health and Non-Health Response Systems in Asia as part of the broader NTS programme on Health and Human Security. The conference aims to collectively identify priority action areas so as to close the gap between existing health systems and local communities' health needs, and to examine ways to improve on non-medical responses in an epidemic or pandemic disease outbreak, particularly in countries without adequate surge capacity.
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RSIS Centre for NTS Studies’ “In Conversation” Series

“In Conversation” is a section devoted to interviews with experts and scholars on various NTS issues. This first batch of interviews include the thoughts of Emil Salim, Masakazu Ichimura, Bernadette P. Resurreccion and Fitrian Ardiansyah on issues related to climate change. These interviews were conducted on the sidelines of the RSIS Centre for NTS Studies’ Conference on Climate Insecurities, Human Security and Social Resilience from 27-28 August 2009 in Singapore. To view the interviews, kindly visit the Multimedia page.


Commentary: UAE-Korea Nuclear Deal

In the wake of its current financial crisis, the UAE has signed a nuclear deal with the Korean consortium to build 4 nuclear reactors to be operational beginning 2017. The nation has exercised strategic foresight in meeting its increasing energy demand by diversifying its base load production capabilities from the conventional gas plants. With looming international concerns on nuclear energy, the nation has embarked on the carbon-free option to meet the pressures and challenges arising from energy security and climate change. Read more.

Strengthening Health and Non-Health Response Systems in Asia
(18–19 March 2010)

The RSIS Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies will host a conference titled Strengthening Health and Non-Health Response Systems in Asia as part of the broader NTS programme on Health and Human Security. The conference aims to collectively identify priority action areas so as to close the gap between existing health systems and local communities' health needs, and to examine ways to improve on non-medical responses in an epidemic or pandemic disease outbreak, particularly in countries without adequate surge capacity.
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Call for Applications for NTS-Asia Research Fellowship (2010)

The Consortium of NTS-Asia through the support of the Ford Foundation invites applications for the NTS-Asia Research Fellowship. To commence in July, this three-month research fellowship programme offers successful applicants an opportunity to work on a wide range of NTS issues in Asia. Three fellowship positions are available this year and each fellowship comes with a stipend of US$8,000 (all inclusive* for the duration of the fellowship). Young scholars are encouraged to apply.
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Seminar on Crafting a Technology Roadmap Towards Energy Security and Environmental Sustainability in Singapore: Beginning the Journey

The technology roadmap asserts that technology is an absolutely necessary but totally insufficient condition to addressing the challenges that we face in energy security in an increasing carbon-constrained world, even as we continue to pursue economic development at a breakneck speed, as reflected in the rapidly growing economies in the region.

This seminar presentation was a compilation of excerpts from a final report that Dr Michael Quah worked on during a short-term assignment with the Energy Studies Institute (ESI) in Singapore. Dr Quah has since joined the ESI as a Principal Fellow. This talk was a reprise of an Energy Studies Institute – Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ESI-ISEAS) seminar held on 7 December, 2009.

For more information on the seminar, please click here.