Iran Crisis

Iran Crisis

Executive Summary The ongoing political crisis in Iran, marked by the largest anti-government protests in years, presents significant geopolitical implications with potential cascading effects on global security, energy markets, and regional stability. This case study...
NATO Arctic Operations

NATO Arctic Operations

Executive Summary The emerging discussion around establishing a NATO presence in the Arctic represents a significant shift in transatlantic security dynamics. This case study examines the strategic implications, potential outcomes, and relevance for Singapore as a...
Germany-India Partnership

Germany-India Partnership

Executive Summary The deepening Germany-India strategic partnership, anchored by Chancellor Merz’s January 2026 visit and the anticipated EU-India Free Trade Agreement, will create significant ripple effects for Singapore through 2030. While Singapore’s...
Global Food Price Trends

Global Food Price Trends

As world food prices show mixed signals, Singapore’s import-dependent food system faces continued challenges in 2026 Singapore, January 11, 2026 – While global food prices dipped for the fourth consecutive month in December 2025, Singaporean households and...
High Court Ruling on Banking Negligence

High Court Ruling on Banking Negligence

The Case That Clarifies Client-Banker Relationships The recent High Court dismissal of Fiona Lee Hsueh Ching’s negligence suit against her former Julius Baer relationship manager has sent ripples through Singapore’s private banking sector, establishing...
Iran’s Crisis

Iran’s Crisis

Executive Summary Iran is experiencing its largest uprising since the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests, with demonstrations erupting across all 31 provinces following a sharp economic collapse. At least 51 protesters, including nine children, have been killed, with estimates...
Greenland Crisis

Greenland Crisis

The Unfolding Crisis The recent escalation of tensions between the United States and Denmark over Greenland has sent shockwaves through the international community. On January 9, 2026, President Donald Trump declared that the US needs to own Greenland to prevent...