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ASEAN and the Responsibility to Protect
This book adopts a sociolegal and interdisciplinary approach to examine how the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) has been understood within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Historically, the international community has struggled to effectively address humanitarian crises worldwide. The concept of the 'Responsibility to Protect' (R2P) has emerged over the past two decades as a principle that could guide states’ efforts to prevent and respond to humanitarian crises. However, R2P's interpretation varies across different regions, and it remains to be established whether it can successfully achieve its goals. This book adopts an interdisciplinary approach to analyse how R2P ha...
Singapore Unveiled: Volume 1: Insights And Reflections On Politics And Society In The Lion City
This volume reflects on the past, present, and future of Singapore's politics and society through selected works from leading government figures, academics, and practitioners.The chapters of this volume detail the crucial drivers of Singapore's success — namely, good governance, a renewed social compact, and enduring bilateral relations. Part I covers insights about governing values and philosophies, leadership succession, and the country's political system. Part II details contemporary issues relating to Singapore's social compact, such as the arts, culture, and sports; healthcare; as well as housing and community-building. Part III features think pieces on Singapore's foreign policy principles, her long-standing bilateral relations with diplomatic partners, as well as national security.This volume serves as a commemoration and celebration of Singapore's 60 years of nation-building thus far — giving readers not just a thorough understanding of the factors undergirding the country's success, but also valuable insights on how we might all ensure the continuation of this success into the future.
The Talibanization of Southeast Asia
Long before the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, awakened the United States and the Western world to the heightened level of the terrorist threat, Southeast Asia had been dealing with this threat. The bombing in Bali that killed 202 people, many of them Australian tourists, was by no means the region's first experience with Islamic extremism, which can be traced back to the 1940s, and the Darul Islam struggle. The most recent group to emerge is Al-Jama'ah Al-Islamiyah (AJAI), the most potent Islamic terrorist organization to date in the region and the group behind the Bali bombing. Understanding the process of Talibanization in Southeast Asia, which was once an oasis of moderate Isla...
Singapore Politics Under the People's Action Party
A comprehensive overview of politics in Singapore since self-governance. The authors examine how this tiny island has developed into a global financial centre and an economic and social success under the leadership of the People's Action Party which has ruled continuously since 1959. The authors explore the nature of the Singaporean government, as well as major issues such as ethnicity, human rights and the development of civil society.
Quest for Political Power
A revealing study of the communist threat in the 1950s and 1960s.
Understanding Singapore Politics (Second Edition)
Understanding Singapore Politics, Second Edition, aims to present a structural-functional understanding of politics in Singapore. This textbook provides a foundational knowledge of Singapore's politics by discussing key topics including the country's history, political and party systems, role of parastatal organisations, nation building, political leadership, electoral politics, hot-button national issues and the role of Lee Kuan Yew in Singapore politics. Recommended for anyone who has an interest or a stake in the island republic, this introductory text provides insights on what drives, shapes and influences Singapore's politics and explains the political behaviour of Singaporeans.
