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Singapore a prized terrorist target due to its links with the West and global standing: Experts
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To terror groups like ISIS, Singapore is an enemy because it has deep ties with nations they perceive as anti-Islam.
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JAKARTA - Radical groups in Indonesia and the region want to attack Singapore because it is seen as an ally of the West, and hurting the Republic will be a morale booster for terrorists, given the standing it has on the global stage.
The perception that Singapore is small and easily attacked is also why it is seen as a “prized target”,
