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Singapore's High-Stakes Balancing Act

As the US-China rivalry fractures the global order, the position of small states is becoming more precarious. At the NUS120 Homecoming, scholars dissected Singapore’s strategy, proposing a number of possibilities for the future.

SG60 Special: Home-Grown Innovations

Six decades ago, Singapore was little more than a bustling entrepôt with big ambitions. Today, it has transformed into a global innovation hub, as evidenced by these NUS spinoffs and startups.

Sharing the Strain of Nationhood

Singapore’s social capital was placed under the microscope at IPS Singapore Perspectives 2025, which previewed results from two significant studies on racial and religious harmony.

Singapore at the Crossroads

As the ‘Little Red Dot’ turns 60 in 2025, distinguished thought leaders from the NUS community reflect on factors that have contributed to the nation’s success and ponder how to navigate challenges for the next 60 years.