Shiwen Yap

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Shiwen Yap is a Singapore-based independent research analyst and venture architect specializing in market development and business strategy for early-stage ventures and SMEs. His expertise includes go-to-market execution and analysis of global affairs impact on business operations.

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Europe at the Crossroads: Navigating a New Cold War in a Transactional World

Europe must recognize a fundamental shift: we are entering a new Cold War between the US and China. This reality demands a complete reimagining...

Light Carriers, Heavy Impact: India’s Naval Evolution in the Indo-Pacific

In the evolving maritime security landscape of the Indian Ocean, India's strategic approach must adapt to emerging challenges and opportunities. Traditionally, the Indian Navy...

Special Charter Zones: The Next Evolution of Special Economic Zones

In an era of rapid globalisation where regions coalesce into economic blocs bound by connector economies and technological advancement, the limitations of traditional Special...

Exploring New Frameworks for Taiwan-China Relations: Associated Statehood and Confederation

The Taiwan-China relationship remains one of the world’s most intricate geopolitical challenges. Taiwan operates as a de facto independent state with a democratic government...

Fortifying EU-Taiwan Economic Bonds: Linking Supply Chains and Capital Markets

The COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions have exposed global supply chain vulnerabilities, leading the European Union (EU) to diversify its critical supply sources, particularly...

Guardians of Growth: How Singapore’s Equity Market Revitalisation Shapes Economic Sovereignty

Singapore's status as a global financial hub is under threat due to the persistent decline of its equities market. With the number of listed...

Global Lessons, Local Solutions: Embracing Physician Associates in Singapore’s Healthcare

Singapore’s rapidly aging population presents a critical challenge for its healthcare system. By 2026, more than one-fifth of Singapore’s residents will be 65 or...

Negotiating Greenland’s Future: Associated Statehood or Co-sovereignty?

Greenland is at a pivotal moment, with Prime Minister Múte Egede’s government advocating for accelerated independence amid significant economic and strategic challenges. The island’s...

A Chinese Commonwealth: Navigating Cross-Strait Relations for Regional Stability

A negotiated China-Taiwan reunification or political association within a confederal or commonwealth framework, backed by key powers such as Japan, the USA, and other...

JUSSI: Redefining Regional Power in a Fragmented World

The inclusion of Indonesia as a full member of BRICS—elevating its global stature and strengthening the collective voice of the Global South—underscores the growing...

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US Strikes Dozens of IRGC Targets as Iran Conflict Escalates

The United States military launched a two-hour operation against...

Russia vs. China in Africa: Rivals, Partners or Strategic Competitors?

The growth of neo-colonial tendencies, the current geopolitical developments,...
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