chapter 9 Flashcards
How did Konfrontasi and communist terrorism affect Singapore’s sense of security?
These threats created an atmosphere of fear, make people question security
What do you think the Singapore government did to address these threats?
Started conscription(army)
‘Many Singaporeans provided goods and services to the British Military due to the military bases’. How did it impact singapore?
Singapore cannot provide services anymore to British military - lose income
‘At the point of independence, Singapore only had 2 battalions of regular infantry of 50 officers and about 1000 men each.’ How did it impact singapore?
Insufficient to protect singaporeans
What did Singapore government do to increase the size of the military in singapore(SG had insufficient troops)?
The singaporean government could start conscription(national service)
Why would national service help to ensure the security of singapore?
- More manpower to defend singapore
- Prepare people/ensure people are ready to defend Singapore
What was the use of SAF and NS?
Provided singapore with a large pool of manpower to meet its defence needs and contribute to Singapore’s peace and security
When was FPDA(five power defence arrangements) established?
In 1971, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and British established the FDPA
How did strengthening military cooperation with other countries benefit Singapore?
Friendly relations would allow singapore to make allies who will protect Singapore, deter other countries from attacking
What did the FDPA do?
-Committed the five members to consult one another in the event of an armed attack on Singapore or Malaysia
- facilitated regular combined military exercise among five countries
Why would building relations with other countries help to ensure the security of Singapore?
- Other countries would protect Singapore
- Soldiers can train in different terrain conditions, establish relationships with other soldiers
What was the type of relationships that Singapore cultivated?
(China’s president official visit to SG in 1978)
(General of New Zealand received by president Yusof Ishak in 1967 in SG)
Diplomatic relationships(e,g, bilateral ties)
Why was there a need to develop diplomatic relations and cultivate good relationships? How would that ensure the security of Singapore?
Good relations would ensure deterrence and beneficial for economy(can make economic deals/trade)
What was the function of joining United Nations?
- maintain international peace and security
- humanitarian aid
- develop friendly relations amongst nations
What was the function of joining ASEAN?
- to promote economic growth, social progress
- establish relationships with foreign powers with similar aims
- maintain peace and stability in Southeast Asia
