Thought Leadership

Some of the world’s leaders, and leading thinkers from NUS and overseas, regularly gather and add to the rich diversity of thoughts and ideas on our campuses, in Singapore and across the globe.
Here’s what they had to share.

Flexible multilateralism for a world in flux

Flexible multilateralism for a world in flux

Speakers: Ms Jesslene Lee, Researcher, and Professor (Practice) Paul Cheung 10 February 2026

An incremental approach towards cooperation has an important place in the strategic toolkit adopted by countries. Flexible, open and pragmatic institutional arrangements offer agility in advancing
cooperation, but require careful stewardship to ensure they strengthen rather than fragment the international system.

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Rise above blame games to meet common challenge of future pandemics

Speaker: Wang Linfa | 2 August 2022

Renewing an exceptional Singapore

Renewing an exceptional Singapore

Speaker: Speaker: Terence Ho | 27 July 2022

From fighting climate change to illness – why mangroves are worth celebrating

From fighting climate change to illness – why mangroves are worth celebrating

Speaker: Speaker: Daniel Friess | 26 July 2022

Improved meritocracy can focus on skills, training, and career progression

Speaker: Terence Ho | 15 July 2022

Why Asian nations should pause when America beckons

Why Asian nations should pause when America beckons

Speaker: Speaker: Simon Tay | 14 July 2022

Reimagining the Code for an ESG world

Reimagining the Code for an ESG world

Speaker: Speaker: Mak Yuen Teen | 12 July 2022

How to frame Russia’s war against Ukraine

How to frame Russia’s war against Ukraine

Speaker: Speaker: Tommy Koh | 6 July 2022

Seizing the opportunity to move Singapore forward

Seizing the opportunity to move Singapore forward

Speaker: Speaker: Terence Ho | 5 July 2022

Can universities teach students to be good?

Can universities teach students to be good?

Speaker: Speaker: Simon Chesterman | 28 June 2022

Singapore’s move to regulate online safety faces challenges, but society can help

Singapore’s move to regulate online safety faces challenges, but society can help

Speaker: Speaker: Natalie Pang | 27 June 2022