Diplomacy & Deterrence Flashcards
What are the diplomatic relations practiced in Singapore?
- Bilateral relations
( Within SEA region or other parts of the world ) - Regional relations
( Through ASEAN membership ) - International relations
( By joining the UN )
What are the deterrence approaches practiced by Singapore?
- National Service
- Defense Industry
- Total Defense
- Multi-Agency Coordination on Security ( MSC )
- Military Co-operation with other countries ( MCO )
What are the economic benefits from having Bilateral, Regional & International relations?
Bilateral relations:
- Increase in production of goods and services
Regional relations:
- Free trade areas
- Business
International relations:
- Advice and help provided from countries
What are the social and political benefits of Bilateral, Regional & International relations?
Bilateral relations:
- Providing aid helps to improve relationships with countries
Regional relations:
- Able to strengthen the regions warning systems ( Haze )
- Strengthen relationships between Singapore and neighboring countries
International relations:
- Earn respect from other countries
What are the reasons causing conflicts?
- Competing territory
- Conflict over scarce/ limited resources
- Conflict over ideological beliefs
What is an example of countries involved in competing territory?
China and India over the Aksai Chin and the North East Frontier Agency
( NEFA )
What is an example of countries involved in conflict over scarce/ limited resources?
Britain and Iceland over the fishing areas
What is an example of countries involved in conflict over ideological differences?
North Korea and South Korea
