Jurong Lake District Development

Jurong Lake District Development

Executive Summary The Jurong Lake District (JLD) master developer site represents a pivotal moment in Singapore’s urban development strategy. After an unsuccessful tender in September 2024, the government has recalibrated its approach by breaking the 6.5-hectare...
Singapore $3 Billion Money Laundering Case

Singapore $3 Billion Money Laundering Case

Executive Summary The Singapore $3 billion money laundering case represents the city-state’s largest financial crime investigation to date. On August 15, 2023, authorities arrested 10 foreign nationals while 17 suspects evaded capture, exposing significant...
Senkaku Islands Dispute

Senkaku Islands Dispute

Executive Summary The December 2, 2025 maritime confrontation between Chinese and Japanese coast guards near the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands represents the latest escalation in a territorial dispute that has persisted for decades. This incident, involving conflicting...
Pete Hegseth Pentagon Crisis

Pete Hegseth Pentagon Crisis

Case Study Background and Confirmation Pete Hegseth’s tenure as Defense Secretary began under unprecedented controversy. His Senate confirmation in early 2025 required a tie-breaking vote from Vice-President J.D. Vance, making it one of the narrowest...
China-Japan Taiwan Dispute

China-Japan Taiwan Dispute

China-Japan Diplomatic Tension Escalates Over Taiwan Remarks China’s UN ambassador sent a second letter to the Secretary General on December 1st, criticizing Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for “provocative” remarks about Taiwan and demanding...