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1. SOCIAL STUDIES - SEC 3
CHAPTER 6: MANAGING PEACE AND SECURITY
Practices of Diplomacy
Factor Explanation Elaboration
Bilateral Relations 1. Singapore has been actively involved 4. As a result, Singapore was
in expanding bilateral relations with able to speed up its
many countries since independence. economic and social
development.
2. Partnership with various developed
countries allowed Singapore to acquire 5. Singapore’s bilateral
advanced technological skills. relations have helped it gain
world recognition and
3. Medical groups such as the Red Cross
respect.
go on overseas medical aid to
countries that experienced disasters.
Regional Relations 1. Countries establish regional relations by forming an association of
countries in a region.
2. By combining strengths, the association will naturally become stronger.
3. It will, therefore, be in a better position when dealing with other countries.
ASEAN
4. Faced with economic and political problems, the SEA leaders decided to
set up ASEAN to maintain stability and build up trust.
5. Enabled Singapore to forge better relations with its neighbouring
countries.
6. It also provides an avenue for Singapore to discuss their differences
with neighbouring countries peacefully.
International Relations United Nations (UN)
1. International organization that represents every country in the world.
2. Aims to promote world peace and build friendly relations among nations.
- Security Council : Preserves peace among member countries
- Economic and Social Council : Improves people’s standard of living
- General Assembly : Member countries vote on various issues
3. Singapore gained recognition as an independent country by the UN.
4. Received help and advice by the UN experts on social and economic
development.
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