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Lee Kuan Yew
Beware the Specter of Reactionism in Southeast Asia
By David Hutt
The region is not immune from a trend we are witnessing globally.
Do Singaporeans Really Vote Along Racial Lines?
By Michael Y.P. Ang
How did Lee Kuan Yew arrive at his conclusion that voter bias existed in the Republic?
Asia’s Political Dynasties
By Paul French
Postwar dynasties in Asia have been remarkably persistent.
What 1965 Means in Southeast Asia
By Mong Palatino
The year 1965 is politically significant in several Southeast Asian states.
No Easy Win for Singapore’s PAP
By James Chin
All signs are pointing to a tough election for Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party.
Southeast Asia's Unlikely Young Dissidents
By Mong Palatino
A look at some of the faces in the region's new generation of change seekers.
Prison Notes of a Singaporean Teenager
By Mong Palatino
Facebook posts from Amos Yee underscore Singapore’s excessive response to an offensive video.
Urban Water Management in Singapore: Past, Present and Future
By Asit K. Biswas and Cecilia Tortajada
The country’s impressive history with water management leaves it well placed to tackle new challenges.
Amos Yee, Free Speech and Lessons from Singapore
By Nadeem Shad
Why we should think carefully before criticizing Singapore’s stance on Amos Yee.
Lee Kuan Yew’s Enduring Legacy
By Manish Gyawali
To understand and emulate Singapore’s success, other countries must try to understand the mind of its visionary leader.
Lee Kuan Yew’s Singapore as a Model for Kazakhstan
By Casey Michel
Singapore’s recently deceased leader had a fan in Central Asia.
Lee Kuan Yew and Singapore’s Future
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Singapore is much better prepared for the post-Lee Kuan Yew era than many of its critics admit.