Vision 2020: Identity politics returns, but not without challenge

Jeffrey Hutton

jdhutton@sph.com.sg
Published
Jan 5, 2020, 5:00 am SGT

Trade tensions are set to linger but there are glimmers of hope. Trust within societies is fraying and identity politics surging, but not without a challenge. Technology is making a difference to many, and climate change is getting closer attention. Insight explores these issues and how they might play out this year.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on January 05, 2020, with the headline 'Identity politics returns, but not without challenge'. Print Edition | Subscribe
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