Social inclusion in Singapore: Are we there yet?

The concept of social inclusion stresses the causes, experiences and consequences of persistent, overlapping disadvantages. Social inclusion envisions the opposite of a socially exclusive society. In this vision, people are able to take part in social activities that are considered customary in tha…

China’s vision for global environmental governance: notes from the ground

Many observers have hailed China’s steady commitment to addressing the challenges of climate change. Today, China plays a leading role in developing alternative energy sources and has made bold announcements targeting carbon emissions, new construction of coal power-plants, and protection of biodiv…

The Future of Work, Welfare and the Social Compact in Ageing Societies

How will societies cope with the rising numbers of older persons and ensure their welfare in the future? How are the pandemic, technological changes, and globalisation affecting the societal compact in ageing societies? How might smaller cohorts of younger persons generate the output required to he…

Enacting sensible inclusion amidst widespread attention to diversity

With the rise of woke culture and more widespread awareness of the disadvantages and difficulties faced by minorities, inclusion is turning into a watchword. Many organisations are facing pressure to enact diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) policies. However, such policies have often been inte…

How we lost social cohesion through careless economics, and how we can get it back

Global unrest is at record highs today, up to four times greater than any time since the 1950s.  Nationalism, xenophobia, identity politics, and populism all figure prominently now in conversations around the entire world. These confound the world's search for geopolitical security.  By their disru…