Transition to the information society (Part 1: Disruption of households and work) Phuah Eng Chye (27 May 2023) I am concluding my series on the information society. The remaining articles will summarise my views on disruptive forces and highlight areas to explore for managing the transition to an information society. Then I will summarise my … “Transition to the information society (Part 1: Disruption of households and work)”
China’s model (Part 2: Digital China and the information society)
China’s model (Part 2: Digital China and the information society) Phuah Eng Chye (8 April 2023) In the 1990s, China appeared a stumbling giant and deemed unlikely to mount an economic threat to the dominant West. Yet, China’s approach of tapping a mix of state owned and private enterprises to fuse state intervention with market … “China’s model (Part 2: Digital China and the information society)“
The China model (Part 1: A balanced perspective)
The China model (Part 1: A balanced perspective) Phuah Eng Chye (11 March 2023) There is a need to revisit the China model because of the lessons it offers to other countries and also because of the geopolitical ramifications. However, geopolitical information warfare makes an objective assessment difficult. In light of the information warfare, a … “The China model (Part 1: A balanced perspective)“
The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 14: The middle game –Instability and reset of world order and global governance)
The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 14: The middle game –Instability and reset of world order and global governance) Phuah Eng Chye (11 February 2022) The Russian invasion of Ukraine signalled a transition in the great power conflict from the opening phase into the middle game. The opening phase was characterised by preparatory and choreographed … “The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 14: The middle game –Instability and reset of world order and global governance)“
The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 13: Mapping geopolitical alliances)
The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 13: Mapping geopolitical alliances) Phuah Eng Chye (14 January 2022) Changes in the geopolitical map are driven by structural forces. Sergey Glazyev thinks “we are now experiencing a simultaneous change in the technological and world economic structures, while the technological basis of the economy is changing, there is a … “The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 13: Mapping geopolitical alliances)“
The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 12: Geopolitical Go)
The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 12: Geopolitical Go) Phuah Eng Chye (31 December 2022) Though US and China are the two main players, it is an error to frame the GEW as a Cold War or Thucydides Trap. The US, as the reigning hegemon, is naturally interested in maintaining status quo and finds it … “The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 12: Geopolitical Go)“