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Singapore at the crossroads: Maintaining cohesion in a changing world
An identity based on just economic growth no longer suffices.
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Singapore has a unique opportunity to leverage its extraordinary capacities for future-minded policymaking and intentional cohesion-building, says the writer.
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Harvey Whitehouse
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Singapore’s remarkable journey from a small island nation to a global economic powerhouse is a testament to its forward-thinking leadership and high levels of social cohesion. As the world grapples with the collapse of the rules-based order and democracies face challenges from polarisation, populism and declining trust in institutions, Singapore finds itself at a critical juncture.
The question now is whether it can continue to adapt successfully to both internal and external threats while maintaining the cohesion and future-mindedness that have been instrumental to its success.
