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Singapore Repeals Archaic Law Criminalizing Sex Between Men
November 30, 2022

Singapore Repeals Archaic Law Criminalizing Sex Between Men

By Sebastian Strangio
The historic abrogation of Section 377A was accompanied by a constitutional amendment that effectively slams the door on same-sex marriage.

Singapore’s PAP: The Politics of Dominance
March 03, 2022

Singapore’s PAP: The Politics of Dominance

By Shashi Jayakumar
What factors best explain the remarkable longevity of the People's Action Party?
Cherian George on Singapore’s Political Evolution
January 26, 2021

Cherian George on Singapore’s Political Evolution

By Sebastian Strangio
"The main reason why leaders won’t reform the system is probably that they find the current situation far too comfortable."

Singapore’s 2020 Election: Explaining the PAP’s Stagnation
August 05, 2020

Singapore’s 2020 Election: Explaining the PAP’s Stagnation

By Conrad Guimaraes
Moving forward, the PAP will need to consider how to manage the electoral impact of several key trends. 

A ‘New Mandate’ for Singapore’s Government?
July 13, 2020

A ‘New Mandate’ for Singapore’s Government?

By Nigel Li
Hoping to secure a stronger mandate, the PAP actually lost ground in vote share.

Singapore General Elections: New Dawn for the Opposition?
July 09, 2020

Singapore General Elections: New Dawn for the Opposition?

By Keiren Goh
The PAP’s victory is a foregone conclusion, but don’t sleep on the changes remaking the opposition.

Singapore: Election Politics Amid the Pandemic
June 04, 2020

Singapore: Election Politics Amid the Pandemic

By Nigel Li
Singaporeans are unhappy with their government's COVID-19 response, but the opposition may be too fractured to present a viable alternative.
Singapore’s COVID-19 General Elections
April 02, 2020

Singapore’s COVID-19 General Elections

By Bilveer Singh
How COVID-19 will influence Singapore’s soon to be held 2020 general elections?

Does Singapore’s Next Election Matter?
March 01, 2020

Does Singapore’s Next Election Matter?

By Kirsten Han
The eventual election may bring some excitement, yet it’s unlikely that the result will bring much change.

The Future of Singapore’s Politics in Focus Amid Election Speculation
February 06, 2019

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

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

Singapore's Intolerance of Dissent in the Spotlight as Police Take on a 'Recalcitrant' Activist
December 29, 2017

Singapore's Intolerance of Dissent in the Spotlight as Police Take on a 'Recalcitrant' Activist

By Mong Palatino
Jolovan Wham's treatment at the hands of Singaporean authorities highlights the PAP's anxieties.
Singapore’s Presidential Review: Change You Should Believe in?
September 20, 2016

Singapore’s Presidential Review: Change You Should Believe in?

By Mong Palatino
Proposed changes to the elected presidency have been met with a variety of responses.

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