Book Review – Singapore: A Modern History, by Michael Barr

Barr's intellect and more nuanced perspectives come through in this book, in which the content dives deep into Singapore’s history from a political, geographic, and economic view.

Government and Scholar Scandals

Visual post on PAP scholars, including relatives, scandals, etc.

Offshore Banking / Money Laundering

Offshore banking and money laundering in Singapore.

Excerpts from “The Bonsai under the Banyan Tree”, by Michael Barr

Singapore's democratic processes are a bonsai version of the real thing, meaning that what passes for democracy is constrained, pruned, stunted, and mainly for show.

Excerpts from “Anti-colonialism. . .Operation Coldstore”

Operation Coldstore, on 3 February 1963, decapitated Singapore’s progressive left-wing movement. By the time its leaders were released from detention, the PAP had cemented its grip on power and closed down any space for political opposition.

As One United People (Part 1)

Part 1 of a post on Singapore's political situation, and a solution. Based on "Liberalizing Electoral Outcomes in Competitive Authoritarian Regimes," by professors Marc Morjé Howard and Philip G. Roessler.

As One United People (Part 2)

Part 2 of a post on Singapore's political situation, and a solution. Based on "Liberalizing Electoral Outcomes in Competitive Authoritarian Regimes," by professors Marc Morjé Howard and Philip G. Roessler.