Singapore S Foreign Policy

Author : Amitav Acharya
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789812770349

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Singapore's Foreign Policy by Amitav Acharya Pdf

The conventional understanding of Singapore''s foreign policy can be summarized in three main propositions: first, it is dictated by the imperatives of being a small state; second, its primary purpose is to ensure Singapore''s survival, given its small size; and third, this logic of survival dictates a realpolitik approach to foreign policy and national security. This book argues that an exclusively realist view of Singapore''s foreign policy is inadequate. Singapore''s foreign policy is also shaped by the positive effects of economic interdependence and regional institution-building OCo instruments that realists tend to dismiss, but which Singapore has self-consciously tried to promote as instruments of regional order. The book first looks at the evolution of Singapore''s foreign policy, before analyzing Singapore''s international relations and national security in the context of economic growth and terrorism. It concludes with an interesting chapter on the impact of the rise of China and India on the regional landscape. Sample Chapter(s). Introduction: Rethinking Singapore''s ForeignPolicy (435 KB). Chapter 1: The Evolution of Singapore''s Foreign Policy: Challenges of Change (468 KB). Contents: Introduction: Rethinking Singapore''s Foreign Policy; Part I: Foundations: The Evolution of Singapore''s Foreign Policy: Challenges of Change; The Economic Foundations of Singapore''s Security: From Globalism to Regionalism?; Part II: Adaptations: Diplomacy in Hard Times: Singapore Confronts Global Terrorism and Regional Regression; Waging the War on Terror: Singapore''s Responses and Dilemmas; Singapore and Southeast Asia in a Fast-changing Landscape: Coping with the Rise of China and India. Readership: Undergraduates, graduates and academics in foreign policy and international relations; government ministries; general readers interested in Singapore issues."

Author : Michael Leifer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134569496

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Singapore's Foreign Policy by Michael Leifer Pdf

In the years following its traumatic separation from Malaysia, Singapore has risen to become one of the leading economic powers in Southeast Asia. This economic strength has carried it through the recent East Asian economic crisis, as well as providing the resources for an excellent defence capability. Singapore's diplomatic achievements include relationships with countries across Asia and Europe, and ensure its interantional status, Yet, despite this success, Singapore's foreign policy has continued to be influenced by a deep seated sence of its own vulnerability. Politicians from the first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, onwards have focused on Singapore's limited physical size, potential domestic and international frailty due to racial tension and confirmed geographical location. These factors have combined to create a powerful nation-state which has never allowed itself to take its sovereign status for granted. Singapore's Foreign Policy is the first full-length English-language study of this subject and is an essential resource for all those interested in Singapore's international role.

Author : Narayanan Ganesan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2005-10-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134267514

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Realism and Interdependence in Singapore's Foreign Policy by Narayanan Ganesan Pdf

Singapore’s existence and success derive in part from its achievements in the domestic political arena and in part from the skilful management of a well-defined foreign policy with clearly identifiable goals and issues. A visible core of realist self-reliance is layered with the demands of a competitive trading state that requires a liberal international trading regime. Hence, both competitive and cooperative philosophies support Singapore’s foreign policy. This text charts the philosophical underpinning of Singapore’s foreign policy output and the institutions responsible for it and examines the importance of economic and defence diplomacy that are central to Singapore’s foreign policy output. It gives particular attention to the two most important regional bilateral relationships -- with Indonesia and Malaysia -- and how relations with its adjacent neighbours have influenced Singapore’s foreign policy. Combining first-hand research with excellent analysis, this volume provides a much-needed report on the survival of a small state in the globalizing world.

Author : Kawin Wilairat
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1975-12-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789814376471

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Singapore's Foreign Policy by Kawin Wilairat Pdf

Discusses the major aspects of Foreign Policy and Foreign Relations Prior to Independence (1959-65), the Policy of Survival in the first decade (1965-75) and Regional Policy: Reconstruction of Global and regional Interests. With a brief conclusion and 7 tables.

Author : Bilahari Kausikan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9814827266

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Singapore is Not an Island by Bilahari Kausikan Pdf

Author : Chong Guan Kwa,S. Rajaratnam
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789812772404

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S Rajaratnam on Singapore by Chong Guan Kwa,S. Rajaratnam Pdf

This book, a compilation of key speeches and articles by the late Mr S Rajaratnam, is a tribute to one of the founding fathers of Singapore. As the country''s first foreign minister, he was pivotal in conceptualising and implementing its foreign policy. Present at the birth of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), he was also instrumental in ensuring a constructive role for Singapore in regional cooperation. A staunch supporter of a multicultural society, Mr Rajaratnam envisioned the country as a cosmopolitan OC global cityOCO. The volume is divided into four thematic sections: foreign policy, ASEAN regionalism, multiculturalism, and Singapore''s history OCo broadly encompassing Mr Rajaratnam''s most important contributions to the making of modern Singapore. Also included are original research essays that reassess Mr Rajaratnam''s contributions, written by senior staff of the new S Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Sample Chapter(s). Chapter 1: S Rajaratnam and the Making of Singapore Foreign Policy (3,323 KB). Contents: Foreign Policy; ASEAN Regionalism; Multiculturalism; Singapore''s History. Readership: General readers interested in Singapore, its multiculturalism, history, regional policy and foreign policy."

Author : Narayanan Ganesan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005-10-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134267507

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Realism and Interdependence in Singapore's Foreign Policy by Narayanan Ganesan Pdf

Singapore’s existence and success derive in part from its achievements in the domestic political arena and in part from the skilful management of a well-defined foreign policy with clearly identifiable goals and issues. A visible core of realist self-reliance is layered with the demands of a competitive trading state that requires a liberal international trading regime. Hence, both competitive and cooperative philosophies support Singapore’s foreign policy. This text charts the philosophical underpinning of Singapore’s foreign policy output and the institutions responsible for it and examines the importance of economic and defence diplomacy that are central to Singapore’s foreign policy output. It gives particular attention to the two most important regional bilateral relationships -- with Indonesia and Malaysia -- and how relations with its adjacent neighbours have influenced Singapore’s foreign policy. Combining first-hand research with excellent analysis, this volume provides a much-needed report on the survival of a small state in the globalizing world.

Author : Tommy Koh,Li Lin Chang
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2005-07-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789814479783

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Little Red Dot, The: Reflections By Singapore's Diplomats by Tommy Koh,Li Lin Chang Pdf

2005 was the 40th anniversary of Singapore's independence. This collection of essays by Singapore's past and present diplomats tells the remarkable story of how this small and vulnerable country has become a stable, prosperous and respected member of the international community. The essays include those from the late President Wee Kim Wee and President S R Nathan as well as seminal contributions from the four former Foreign Ministers - Mr S Rajaratnam, Mr S Dhanabalan, Mr Wong Kan Seng and Professor S Jayakumar. The current Foreign Minister, Mr George Yeo, has written the foreword. The absorbing stories about people, places and international politics make this book a highly enjoyable read for all who are interested in Singapore, its history, and foreign policy.In the stories contained in this book you will find and discover:

Author : Daniel Wei Boon Chua
Publisher : NUS Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-23
Category : Cold War
ISBN : 9789814722322

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US-Singapore Relations, 1965-1975 by Daniel Wei Boon Chua Pdf

At the height of the Cold War in Southeast Asia, the foreign relations between the United States and Singapore demonstrated the interplay between America’s strategy of containment and Singapore’s efforts at a non-aligned foreign policy. But there is a deeper story. American involvement in the Vietnam War not only held back the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, but also catalysed economic and strategic cooperation between the United States and Singapore. The author argues that Singapore might not have achieved its success so rapidly without the support of the US. As the war in Vietnam raged on, Singapore became a critical refueling point, also providing ship and aircraft repair for the US military. Commercial and strategic support from the United States lifted Singapore out of the economic doom predicted for the city-state after secession from Malaysia, cessation of Indonesian trade during Konfrontasi and Britain’s military withdrawal. By considering the importance of the US’s role in Singapore’s nation-building, this book provides an important supplement to the well-trodden narrative that attributes Singapore’s success to good governance.

Author : S. Jayakumar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Singapore
ISBN : 9814827541

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Diplomacy by S. Jayakumar Pdf

Author : Bilveer Singh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Singapore
ISBN : UCSD:31822007663966

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The Soviet Union in Singapore's Foreign Policy by Bilveer Singh Pdf

Author : Richard N. Haass
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780465038640

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Foreign Policy Begins at Home by Richard N. Haass Pdf

A rising China, climate change, terrorism, a nuclear Iran, a turbulent Middle East, and a reckless North Korea all present serious challenges to America's national security. But it depends even more on the United States addressing its burgeoning deficit and debt, crumbling infrastructure, second class schools, and outdated immigration system. While there is currently no great rival power threatening America directly, how long this strategic respite lasts, according to Council on Foreign Relations President Richard N. Haass, will depend largely on whether the United States puts its own house in order. Haass lays out a compelling vision for restoring America's power, influence, and ability to lead the world and advocates for a new foreign policy of Restoration that would require the US to limit its involvement in both wars of choice, and humanitarian interventions. Offering essential insight into our world of continual unrest, this new edition addresses the major foreign and domestic debates since hardcover publication, including US intervention in Syria, the balance between individual privacy and collective security, and the continuing impact of the sequester.

Author : Kishan S. Rana
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-12-19
Category : Asia
ISBN : 0195694228

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Asian Diplomacy by Kishan S. Rana Pdf

Author : Graham Allison,Robert D. Blackwill,Ali Wyne
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780262539500

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Lee Kuan Yew by Graham Allison,Robert D. Blackwill,Ali Wyne Pdf

CNN “Book of the Week” Featuring a foreword by Henry Kissinger The grand strategist and founder of modern Singapore offers key insights and opinions on globalization, geopolitics, economic growth, and democracy in a series of interviews with the author of Destined for War, and others “If you are interested in the future of Asia, which means the future of the world, you’ve got to read this book.” —Fareed Zakaria, CNN When Lee Kuan Yew speaks, presidents, prime ministers, diplomats, and CEOs listen. Lee, the founding father of modern Singapore and its prime minister from 1959 to 1990, has honed his wisdom during more than fifty years on the world stage. Almost single-handedly responsible for transforming Singapore into a Western-style economic success, he offers a unique perspective on the geopolitics of East and West. American presidents from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama have welcomed him to the White House; British prime ministers from Margaret Thatcher to Tony Blair have recognized his wisdom; and business leaders from Rupert Murdoch to Rex Tillerson, CEO of Exxon Mobil, have praised his accomplishments. This book gathers key insights from interviews, speeches, and Lee’s voluminous published writings and presents them in an engaging question and answer format. Lee offers his assessment of China’s future, asserting, among other things, that “China will want to share this century as co-equals with the U.S.” He affirms the United States’ position as the world’s sole superpower but expresses dismay at the vagaries of its political system. He offers strategic advice for dealing with China and goes on to discuss India’s future, Islamic terrorism, economic growth, geopolitics and globalization, and democracy. Lee does not pull his punches, offering his unvarnished opinions on multiculturalism, the welfare state, education, and the free market. This little book belongs on the reading list of every world leader.

Author : Takashi Inoguchi
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1221 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781526455581

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The SAGE Handbook of Asian Foreign Policy by Takashi Inoguchi Pdf

Comprising 60.3 percent of the world’s 7.2 billion population, Asia is an enigma to many in the West. Hugely dynamic in its demographic, economic, technological and financial development, its changes are as rapid as they are diverse. The SAGE Handbook of Asian Foreign Policy provides the reader with a clear, balanced and comprehensive overview on Asia’s foreign policy and accompanying theoretical trends. Placing the diverse and dynamic substance of Asia’s international relations first, and bringing together an authoritative assembly of contributors from across the world, this is a reliable introduction to non-Western intellectual traditions in Asia. VOLUME 1: PART 1: Theories PART 2: Themes PART 3: Transnational Politics PART 4: Domestic Politics PART 5; Transnational Economics VOLUME 2: PART 6: Foreign Policies of Asian States Part 6a: East Asia Part 6b: Southeast Asia Part 6c: South & Central Asia Part 7: Offshore Actors Part 8: Bilateral Issues Part 9: Comparison of Asian Sub-Regions