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Three Candidates Approved to Run in Singaporean Presidential Election

Three Candidates Approved to Run in Singaporean Presidential Election

By Sebastian Strangio
Six candidates applied to run for the mostly ceremonial post, but only three met the city-state's stringent criteria.

Singapore Says It Will Hold Presidential Election on September 1

Singapore Says It Will Hold Presidential Election on September 1

By Sebastian Strangio
But it remains to be seen how many candidates can meet the city-state's stringent eligibility criteria.
The Changing Nature of the Singaporean Presidency

The Changing Nature of the Singaporean Presidency

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

Singapore: Election Politics Amid the Pandemic

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.

Does Singapore’s Next Election Matter?

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.

What Lies Ahead for Singapore’s Succession Dynamics?

What Lies Ahead for Singapore’s Succession Dynamics?

By Erin Cook
This year’s iteration of the prime minister’s National Day Rally speech was scrutinized for a sense of the country’s political future.

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

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.  
Singaporean Cabinet Minister Strikes Own Goal Against Controversial Electoral System

Singaporean Cabinet Minister Strikes Own Goal Against Controversial Electoral System

By Michael Y.P. Ang
A political farce involving Singapore's perceived racial problem.

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

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.

Do Singaporeans Really Vote Along Racial Lines?

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?

The Year in Democracy in Southeast Asia

By Joshua Kurlantzick
Except for Myanmar, the report card is decidedly mixed.
The Chinese Communist Party and Legitimacy

The Chinese Communist Party and Legitimacy

By Lotus Yang Ruan
What is the Chinese Communist Party’s official discourse on legitimacy?

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