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What Did the 9th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders Retreat Achieve?

By Prashanth Parameswaran

April 09, 2019

While both sides attempted to smooth over issues in ties, challenges still lie ahead.

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February 06, 2019

The Future of Singapore’s Politics in Focus Amid Election Speculation

Developments in the country’s politics have come under greater scrutiny ahead of the next polls.

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The Future of Singapore’s Politics in Focus Amid Election Speculation

December 05, 2018

Heng Swee Keat: The Future of US-China-Singapore Relations

Insights from Michael Barr.

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Heng Swee Keat: The Future of US-China-Singapore Relations

June 12, 2018

The Singapore Summit: Trump and Kim to Meet

Before the summit, both Trump and Kim arrived in Singapore for meetings with Prime Minister Lee.

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The Singapore Summit: Trump and Kim to Meet

April 12, 2018

Boao and Beyond: Pay Attention to Singapore, Too

China’s Xi wasn’t the only leader to give an important speech at the Boao Forum.

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Boao and Beyond: Pay Attention to Singapore, Too

January 18, 2018

Singapore's Air Force at 50

The golden jubilee for the RSAF this year puts the focus on its ongoing transformation.

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Singapore's Air Force at 50

July 11, 2017

What's in the New Singapore-Germany Cyber Pact?

The city-state signs another agreement with a fellow partner in the cyber domain.

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What's in the New Singapore-Germany Cyber Pact?

June 27, 2017

Squabbling Lees Highlight Singapore’s Dynastic Dilemma

The dispute within the city-state’s ruling family has severe consequences for the future of the country and its leaders.

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Squabbling Lees Highlight Singapore’s Dynastic Dilemma

June 17, 2017

Singapore's Squabbling Lees Back in the Limelight

An ongoing family feud erupted this week in the city-state.

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Singapore's Squabbling Lees Back in the Limelight

December 20, 2016

What Will the Singapore-Malaysia High Speed Rail Project Mean?

As the two countries move closer to realizing this project, it is worth looking at its potential significance.

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What Will the Singapore-Malaysia High Speed Rail Project Mean?

December 13, 2016

Singapore's China Conundrum

The city-state might have badly miscalculated by tilting too close to the United States at China's expense.

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Singapore's China Conundrum

September 16, 2016

Singapore Reviews Elected Presidency

The city-state is mulling some potentially significant changes.

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Singapore Reviews Elected Presidency

August 22, 2016

Brief Health Scare for Singapore Premier at National Day Rally

Lee Hsien Loong was briefly taken ill during his speech.

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Brief Health Scare for Singapore Premier at National Day Rally

August 06, 2016

US-Singapore Relations and Obama's Rebalance to Asia

The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss U.S.-Singapore ties and the TPP.

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US-Singapore Relations and Obama's Rebalance to Asia

August 03, 2016

TPP Update: A US 'Lame Duck' Ratification Looks Less Likely Every Day

The political landscape in the United States suggests the Obama administration won't oversee TPP ratification.

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TPP Update: A US 'Lame Duck' Ratification Looks Less Likely Every Day

April 29, 2016

Singapore Boosts Ties With Israel in Historic Visit

Lee Hsien Loong’s inaugural trip to the Jewish state saw some advances in bilateral cooperation.

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Singapore Boosts Ties With Israel in Historic Visit

March 21, 2016

How Obama Views Asia-Pacific Leaders

Which leaders does Barack Obama get along particularly well with?

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How Obama Views Asia-Pacific Leaders

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