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Island in the World: Singapore's Geopolitical DNA
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Letters & EssaysGeneral Political ScienceGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies
ISBN13: 9789819814817
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Published: Oct 10 2025
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Island in the World: Singapore's Geopolitical DNA is a thoughtfully curated collection of Simon S C Tay's public commentaries, spanning from the mid-1990s to the present. Organised thematically, the book explores key issues shaping Singapore's engagement with the world and region in a time of geopolitical tension and tumult. While focused on the present and emerging events, he also considers the past and future.
More than just a compilation, this work weaves together reflections that provide deeper context, tracing how Singapore has evolved while certain fundamental principles endure. Tay connects past insights with recent developments, offering a perspective that is both grounded in history and attuned to the challenges of today.
Through these essays, Island in the World captures Singapore's journey in an ever-changing global landscape - while also charting the evolution of the author's own thinking over the decades.
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