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Singapore politics
Tan Kin Lian’s Conservative Views Divide Singapore’s Anti-PAP Forces
By Robin Vochelet
Ahead of Friday’s presidential election, anti-establishment voters are struggling with what to make of the “independent” candidate’s campaign.
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
By Sebastian Strangio
But it remains to be seen how many candidates can meet the city-state's stringent eligibility criteria.
Singaporean Parliamentary Speaker and MP Resign Over ‘Inappropriate’ Affair
By Sebastian Strangio
The resignations follow the rare arrest of a cabinet member amid a probe by the country's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau.
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.
‘Forward Singapore’ Offers a Timely Opportunity for Difficult Conversations
By Malminderjit Singh
The government-led initiative should spearhead an effort to review and renegotiate the city-state’s social compact.
Singapore After the Lee Political Dynasty
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Ja Ian Chong.
Singapore’s PAP: The Politics of Dominance
By Shashi Jayakumar
What factors best explain the remarkable longevity of the People's Action Party?
Singapore’s Succession Headache
By Michael D. Barr
Singapore’s search for a new prime minister uncovers deeper problems with the country’s political system.
Singapore PM Succession Setback
By Li Xirui and Dingding Chen
What are the consequences of Heng Swee Keat's decision to step aside as 4G leader-in-waiting?
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
By Conrad Guimaraes
Moving forward, the PAP will need to consider how to manage the electoral impact of several key trends.