The Bolsonaro Conviction

The Bolsonaro Conviction

Executive Summary On November 26, 2025, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro began serving a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup following his 2022 election loss. This unprecedented conviction represents a critical test of Brazil’s democratic...
Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Negotiations

Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Negotiations

Executive Summary The ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict reveal fundamental challenges in achieving negotiated peace when parties demonstrate misaligned incentives. French President Macron’s November 2025 assessment that Russia...
Singapore Government Impersonation Scams

Singapore Government Impersonation Scams

Executive Summary Singapore faces a critical surge in government impersonation scams, with losses reaching $126.5 million in the first half of 2025 alone. This case study examines the regulatory response through the Online Criminal Harms Act, analyzes current trends,...
Xita Lao Tai Tai (西塔老太太)

Xita Lao Tai Tai (西塔老太太)

Restaurant Overview Location: Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street, #04-06, Singapore 188067 Concept: Korean-influenced Clay Stove Barbecue restaurant featuring signature marinades and nostalgic interior design Accessibility: Bugis MRT (EW/DT Line), Exit C – 5 minutes...
OCBC Bank In-App Calling Initiative

OCBC Bank In-App Calling Initiative

OCBC is progressively introducing in-app calling capabilities for retail banking customers through their mobile app, following a successful launch for corporate customers in June. Main Benefits Enhanced Security: In-app calls are much more difficult for scammers to...
Tiong Bahru HIP Vote Failure

Tiong Bahru HIP Vote Failure

Executive Summary Two heritage HDB blocks in Tiong Bahru (Block 35 Lim Liak Street and Block 34 Kim Cheng Street) failed to achieve the 75% voting threshold required for the Home Improvement Programme by margins of just 1-2 votes. This case reveals critical...
Guide to Mexican Eateries in Singapore

Guide to Mexican Eateries in Singapore

Singapore’s Mexican food scene has evolved dramatically over the past decade, transforming from a handful of basic Tex-Mex outlets to a vibrant collection of authentic taquerías, modern fusion concepts, and traditional Mexican restaurants. This comprehensive...
Project Wolbachia Singapore

Project Wolbachia Singapore

Executive Summary Project Wolbachia represents Singapore’s innovative approach to dengue control through biological intervention. By releasing male Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes that produce non-viable eggs when mating with wild females, the program has achieved...