Public Diplomacy: Making Friends
"What is soft power?... It arises from the attractiveness of a country's culture, political ideals and policy." Joseph S. Nye Jr. When I...
Foreign Policy: Poison Shrimp
"We must make ourselves relevant so that other countries have an interest in our continued survival and prosperity as a sovereign and...
Political Economy: Kiasu
"... We need to think and act like revolutionaries… We need Singaporeans who can lead the way in creating new wealth for our economy” Goh...
Singapore and Australia: Jobs and Growth
"Singapore is different enough to feel fascinating, but familiar enough to feel that it is home" Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm...
Democracy: By the people?
"The system must enable a high quality government that is accountable, honest, competent, and effective" Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee...
The Media: National Dialogue
“Freedom of the press... must be subordinated to the overriding needs of the integrity of Singapore, and to the primacy of purpose of an...
Citizenship: A Global City
"You know the Singaporean. He is a hard-working, industrious, rugged individual. Or we would not have made the grade." Lee Kuan Yew...
Environment: The Garden City
“If a garden is well maintained and neatly landscaped, there must be a dedicated and efficient gardener” Lee Kuan Yew Just as envisioned...
The Future: Majulah Singapura
"We intend to see that Singapore will be here in 1000 years. That is your duty and mine." Lee Kuan Yew In Singapore’s quest to remain a...









