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Singapore foreign policy
Can Singapore’s Measured Approach Endure in a Tumultuous World?
By Marcus Loh
History suggests that the city-state will maintain its steady, pragmatic course through increasingly turbulent international waters.
Singapore, Vietnam Announce Anticipated Diplomatic Upgrade
By Sebastian Strangio
The upgrade came three days after Vietnam similarly elevated Indonesia to the highest tier in its diplomatic hierarchy.
Singapore: A ‘Small Fish in the Dangerous Ocean’
By Sribala Subramanian
Former Singapore diplomat Kishore Mahbubani writes about pragmatism in foreign policy.
Singapore’s Role as a Neutral Interpreter of China to the West
By Walter Woon
If the growing West-China division is to be bridged, the Western world needs a more nuanced interpretation of China. Singapore can play that role.
Bilahari Kausikan on Why Singapore Is Still Not an Island
By Nigel Li
In a new book, the outspoken former diplomat offers his prescriptions for a world, and a region, in flux.
A Maturing Pragmatism in Indonesia-Singapore Relations
By Mustafa Izzuddin
Despite the twists and turns in their nations' ties, Joko Widodo and Lee Hsien Loong will leave things much better than they found them.
Singapore’s Lee and Australia’s Albanese Meet, Sign Green Economy Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
Lee Hsien Loong's state visit was a reminder that Singapore has long been, and is likely to remain, Canberra's most "like-minded" partner in Southeast Asia.
Singapore After the Lee Political Dynasty
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Ja Ian Chong.
Assessing Singapore’s Next Leader
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Linda Lim.
Singapore’s PM Meets With President Biden on US Trip
By Sebastian Strangio
The two leaders pledged their commitment to a "rules-based order" that they said was under unprecedented attack.
Singapore Announces Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Invasion
By Sebastian Strangio
The city-state will impose export controls on items with a military use, and block certain financial transactions with Russian banks.
What’s in the Renewed US-Singapore Military Facilities Agreement?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the move within the broader bilateral relationship and amid regional developments.
India, Singapore Begin SIMBEX 2019 Naval Exercises in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The latest iteration of the SIMBEX exercise is taking place in the South China Sea.
Singapore-Germany Defense Ties in Focus with Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Engagement highlights the security aspect of collaboration between the two countries.
What Does Singapore’s New Military Budget Say About its Defense Priorities?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the city-state’s allocation for defense spending this year.
Heng Swee Keat: The Future of US-China-Singapore Relations
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Michael Barr.
US-Singapore Defense Ties in Focus with Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent engagement reinforced the ongoing security relationship between the two countries.
A First: Indonesia-Singapore Naval Exercise Features Maritime Counterterrorism Component
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The incorporation of a maritime counterterrorism serial is testament to the growing emphasis on the area both bilaterally and regionally.
Boao and Beyond: Pay Attention to Singapore, Too
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
China’s Xi wasn’t the only leader to give an important speech at the Boao Forum.
Singapore's Air Force at 50
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The golden jubilee for the RSAF this year puts the focus on its ongoing transformation.
What Singapore’s Radical Preacher Ban Says About ASEAN’s Terror War
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move reveals growing alarm about the Islamic State threat and lingering challenges states face in addressing it.
US-Singapore Defense Ties in the Spotlight Amid Trump-Lee Summit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though much of the focus was on economics, the security part of the relationship was also an important consideration.
What’s Next for US-Singapore Ties Under Trump?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look ahead amid a summit meeting by the two leaders.
Singapore Holds Terror Drills in Changi Airport
By Prashanth Parameswaran
City-state holds first-ever large-scale exercise there amid rising terror threat.
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