People's Action Party

Since the city-state's independence in 1965, the office has undergone a number of significant evolutions.

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

What factors best explain the remarkable longevity of the People's Action Party?

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

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

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

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

Singaporeans are unhappy with their government's COVID-19 response, but the opposition may be too fractured to present a viable alternative.

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

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

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

Jolovan Wham's treatment at the hands of Singaporean authorities highlights the PAP's anxieties.