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Global Health Diplomacy: A Call for Global Solidarity
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Global Health Diplomacy: A Call for Global Solidarity

By Shue-er Peralta / November 11, 2021

The nearly two-year long pandemic has taught the world a myriad of things. From a global health perspective, one critical fact has been highlighted: the virus transcends national borders. With the world becoming increasingly globalised and interconnected, experts predict that it is only a matter of time before the next global health crisis emerges. How then, can world leaders and international stakeholders step up to the rising challenges surrounding global health to secure the health of nations?

Duality of Hard and Soft Power
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Duality of Hard and Soft Power

By Renée Yap / November 4, 2021

What is soft power? Is soft power by and large an extension of hard power? Could states build and project soft power? If so, how? Ultimately, are hard power and soft power different sides of the same coin? Renée and Ryan from The IAS Gazette explore the duality of hard and soft power in this article.

Cultural Diplomacy; Diplomacy’s New Normal
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Cultural Diplomacy; Diplomacy’s New Normal

By Claire Tan / October 14, 2021

Diplomacy is not isolated from the changes that come along with the COVID-19 pandemic. The new world order and geopolitical scene possess new threats and demand new developments, ultimately calling to question whether the world can still rely on the usual practices of diplomacy. The IAS Gazette investigates how cultural diplomacy may rise to the forefront of diplomacy and its potential to mediate the problems of today.

The Butterfly Effect of COVID-19
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The Butterfly Effect of COVID-19

By Kimberly Seah / October 7, 2021

COVID-19 has exposed how interconnected our world has become. Even though the virus first appeared in China, it has eventually become a global pandemic. While leadership and cooperation are most needed during this time, the pandemic has further pushed them towards adopting protectionist policies. Though we have emerged out of many crises in the past, will we be able to do so again?

The Unmasking of America
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The Unmasking of America

By Clement Ooi / September 23, 2021

The pandemic has had countries scrambling for masks and trying to contain the virus. Foreign policy has turned into a key area of competition, exacerbated by globalisation. What can the world take away from the actions of superpowers in this trying time, and what will the future look like once this is over?

WHO is at fault?
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WHO is at fault?

By Natalia Bee / September 9, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic presses on, it is inevitable that we try to find someone to blame for this health crisis. However, when such a major crisis breaks out in our complex international system, simply pointing our finger at one party is too simple.

Democracy in the COVID-19 Crisis: Understanding the Fault Lines
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Democracy in the COVID-19 Crisis: Understanding the Fault Lines

By Claire Tan / September 2, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated life as we know it. From innumerable fatalities to the rise of racist attacks, nationalist movements and widening inequality, the pandemic has ushered in a completely new “normal”. Interestingly, world democracy levels have also reportedly declined over the past year. Is this a coincidence? The IAS Gazette investigates possible links to unveil the hidden cracks within democratic regimes.

A Pandemic Of Inequality: The Hidden Homeless
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A Pandemic Of Inequality: The Hidden Homeless

By Kimberly Seah / August 26, 2021

COVID-19 has impacted everyone in one way or another. However, one particular group proves to be vulnerable to the virus — the homeless. The pandemic has shed more light on the issue of homelessness, signalling that much more needs to be done. The IAS Gazette examines the homeless population in Singapore and in other parts of the world, to see how they have been impacted by the virus.

The Not So Secure Middle Kingdom
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The Not So Secure Middle Kingdom

By Ryan Ang / August 19, 2021

Since the baton of leadership was handed over to Xi Jinping, the Middle Kingdom has been increasingly worried about its own security in recent years. These increased concerns have led to a more aggressive and assertive foreign policy towards its neighbours. Why has Beijing’s actions gradually changed? The IAS Gazette’s Ryan Ang seeks to answer the question.

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