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Little Red Dot, The: Reflections By Singapore's Diplomats - Volume I

Tommy Koh editor Li Lin Chang editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd

Published:28th Jul '05

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Little Red Dot, The: Reflections By Singapore's Diplomats - Volume I cover

2005 was the 40th anniversary of Singapore's independence. This collection of essays by Singapore's past and present diplomats tells the remarkable story of how this small and vulnerable country has become a stable, prosperous and respected member of the international community. The essays include those from the late President Wee Kim Wee and President S R Nathan as well as seminal contributions from the four former Foreign Ministers - Mr S Rajaratnam, Mr S Dhanabalan, Mr Wong Kan Seng and Professor S Jayakumar. The current Foreign Minister, Mr George Yeo, has written the foreword. The absorbing stories about people, places and international politics make this book a highly enjoyable read for all who are interested in Singapore, its history, and foreign policy.In the stories contained in this book you will find and discover:

"Singapore wields influence in the world wholly disproportionate to her size. This entertaining and instructive collection of essays helps explain why." Alan Hunt Diplomatic Director Oxford University Foreign Service Programme

ISBN: 9789812564146

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504 pages