Thursday, May 28, 2009

Singapore Public Diplomacy

In 1965, Singapore gained it's independence from Britain and thereafter, the tiny nation was left to prosper on its own. However the country has proven that size does not matter. Today, the city-state continues to top the rankings among the world’s business hubs, remains one of the busiest international ports, and a melting pot of assorted cultures, ethnicities and religions. Taking full advantage of its strategic location and unique cultural diversity, Singapore has successfully launched its image to the rest of the world and broadened its global networks. From the state actors to the mass public, it has neatly integrated itself into the international system on all levels and as a result, its efforts at public diplomacy have superseded the expectations of many, sometimes souring relations and at other times sweetening them.

Singapore Armed Forces - Tour of Duty

Hillary Clinton on the Nuclear Deterrence of Iran