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Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and Governance
1. What does it mean for me to be a citizen of my country?3 Topics -
2. How do we decide on what is good for society?6 Topics
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3. How can we work for the good of society?10 Topics
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3.1 Role of the government in society
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3.2 Internal security
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3.3 External security
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3.4 Ensuring Justice
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3.5 Providing goods and services for the public
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3.6 Safeguarding the interests of citizens
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3.7 Role of Citizens in Society
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3.8 Role of individuals
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3.9 Role of Organised groups
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3.10 Strengthening citizens’ sense of belonging
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3.1 Role of the government in society
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Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society4. What is diversity?4 Topics
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5. Why is there greater diversity in Singapore now?3 Topics
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6. What are the experiences and effects of living in a diverse society?3 Topics
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7. How can we respond in a diverse society?5 Topics
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Issue 3: Being Part of a Globalised World8. What does it mean to live in a globalised world?4 Topics
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9. How do we respond to tensions arising from some economic impacts of globalisation?3 Topics
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10. How do we respond to tensions arising from some cultural impacts of globalisation?3 Topics
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11. How do we respond to tensions arising from some security impacts of globalisation?4 Topics
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Ministry of Defence (MINDEF)
| Singapore Army | The core function of the Singapore Army is to deter aggression, and should deterrence fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory. The Singapore Army is to be ready and capable of conducting a spectrum of operations to defend the security interests and the sovereignty of Singapore. |
| Republic of Singapore Navy | The core function of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is to enhance Singapore’s peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor at sea. The RSN will ensure Singapore; seaward defence, secure our sea lines of communication and maintain a high level of operational readiness and a broad spectrum of capabilities to support our national interest. |
| Republic of Singapore Air Force | The core function of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is to deter aggression and defend Singapore and its interests. The RSAF will respond decisively to the full spectrum of missions from peace to war as part of an integrated Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). The RSAF deters aggression through control of the air and decisively influencing the ground and maritime battles. |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
- MFA contributes to the formulation and implementation of Singapore’s foreign policy to advance our national interests.
- It does this by forging strong partnerships at the bilateral and multilateral levels and positioning Singapore as a responsible and constructive member of the international community.
- This includes sharing Singapore’s developmental experience with other countries through the Singapore Cooperation Programme.
- It also provides consular assistance, or help and advice, to Singaporeans at home and abroad.
- MFA assists in maintaining Singapore’s external security through diplomacy.
- Singapore is active on a wide variety of issues, including international trade, international law, international civil aviation and maritime affairs, sustainable development, water and sanitation and human rights.
- Singapore also participates actively in international climate change negotiations to secure and environmentally and economically sustainable future.
