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Simon Tay

Simon S.C. Tay was an Asia Society 2009 Bernard Schwartz Fellow and is Chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, a non-governmental think tank that represents Singapore in the influential ASEAN-ISIS network of regional think tanks.

Recent publications and appearances on AsiaSociety.org

An 'Out of the Box' Proposal for China, Taiwan and the US
Should the U.S. cut Taiwan loose in exchange for China's forgiving $1 trillion in American debt? Simon Tay reflects.
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Simon Tay: Does Asia Need the IMF?
If the IMF refuses to recognizes Asia's place in a changing world, says Simon Tay, then Asians shouldn't hesitate to look for alternatives.
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Video: Asia Shouldn't Rush Toward Nuclear to Solve Energy 'Dilemma'
According to Asia Society Global Council Co-Chair <strong> Simon Tay <strong> Japan's Fukushima nuclear distaster should have a "transformative impact" on the energy strategies for the rest of Asia.
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Japan's Nuclear Disaster Should Give Rest of Asia Pause
NEW YORK, May 13, 2011 — Asia Society Global Council Co-Chair Simon Tay says Asian nations face a dilemma. They need more energy. But, he...
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In Japan's Wake, Can Nuclear be Relied Upon to Fuel Asia's Boom?
Asia Society Global Council Co-Chair Simon Tay ponders the future of Asia's energy ambitions.
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A Post-American Leader
With criticism of Obama's activities on his Asia trip, are Americans ready for a president to provide a multilateral and multicultural leadership?
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Obama's Asian Odyssey
President Obama faces as many pitfalls as opportunities at a slew of meetings with Asian leaders this November.
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G-20: Gulliver and Lilliputians?
The G-20 has already emerged as the key grouping in the global crisis. How has it performed?
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Japan's New Government
What a victory for the Democratic Party of Japan means for Asia and the US.
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