Singapore Election Comes with Extra Drama: 7 Things to Know

Nikkei Asian Review

23 June 2020

The dissolution of Singapore’s parliament on Tuesday means the city-state is headed for a general election on July 10. If the election plays out as expected and the People’s Action Party continues its reign, a sea change in Singaporean foreign policy appears unlikely. Politics watchers believe Singapore will continue to tread a fine line in its relationships with major powers like the U.S. and China, not wanting to choose one over the other as their rivalry intensifies. “We’ll have to adopt a more balanced position, and nothing will fundamentally change,” said Alan Chong, Associate Professor at Singapore RSIS.

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