1. Diplomatic Relations of Singapore Social Studies Online Assignment- Diplomacy Done by: Elaine Mong(4), Jolyn Hoe(7), Merlyn Koh(13) , Tan Yan Qing(22) Class 304

2. Choice of Diplomatic Relation: REGIONAL

3. What are Regional Relations? The forming of associations with countries within a specific region Involves the combination of strengths of member countries, to allow association to become stronger Examples: European Union (EU) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

5. Allow students from any other ASEAN countries to study courses offered in local universities

7. Singapore Minister of State for Community Development emphasised that all women should have access to resources and opportunities so that they could participate in and benefit from the country’s development.

9. Initiated by Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports.

10. Created to promote ASEAN youth interaction and develop ASEAN youths through participation in ASEAN youth projects.

11. Aims to foster ASEAN unity in ASEAN youths and promote greater awareness of ASEAN internationally.

13. Association provides avenue for countries to resolve conflicts and disputes peacefully

15. Development of arts policies and cultural industries made possible in Singapore under cultural hegemony between ASEAN countries

16. Singapore plays the role of the cultural hub among the ASEAN countries

17. Maintains warm and friendly relations with member countries

19. AFTA allows our country to remain economically vibrant even when facing inte intense competition from economic powers

21. Resources As a nation with limited land area and resources, there is a need to import resources from surrounding countries for a continuous supply. Eg. Singapore has since signed four agreements with Malaysia to regulate water supply. Forging close relations with these countires can aid in trade and negotiation in attaining the resources we require National Interests

22. Great powers Singapore has for many years emphasised the importance of the US in providing the stability that is the irreplaceable foundation of Asia-Pacific growth since the end of the Second World War. A small country like Singapore can survive and prosper only when there is a stable balance of power. And the US is an irreplaceable part of any regional or international balance. However, self-reliance must also be ensured to escape possible domination or manipulation from these great powers. Thus, regional relations plays an important part in combining strengths to combat forced policies or decisions. National Interests

24. It cannot provide strong support in terms of economical and military aid in times of crisis

25. Appears as less beneficial as compared to the many gains a country can attain in receiving help from member countries in regional relations

27. Economic experts initially sent to Singapore by UN only assisted in its development till late 1970s. Singapore was left to fend for its own economy after that.

28. Regional relations would naturally react quicker to a country’s needs in times of crisis, as less members would indicate a faster response to agreements. Furthermore, international relations such as UN has too many members, thus it may easily neglect one member’s need and cannot efficiently help to solve its problem.Why is it more beneficial than other forms of relations?

29. The End for your kind attention!