HA3024 part 4!

Transcript

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Through the lens of Classical IR Theories

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Realism

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Liberalism

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Constructivism

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LIBERALISM

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importance of international cooperation and institutions to promote peace and security

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- SG's commitment to multilateralism - RCEP and ASEAN Economics Minister's Meeting - Promote economic integration and cooperation

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Realism

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Constructivism

00:54

- countries act in self-interest to maximize their power 

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- increase influence and shape  international agenda

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- norms and ideas play a key role

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- promote ideas such as dialogue, cooperation, and peaceful resolution of conflicts

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Through the lens of IR theories:

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- promoting self interest - building relations - shaping norms of international order

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Complex global landscape!

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JUSTIFIED!

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Aligns with FP goals Essential for SG survival

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References: 

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Lay, B. (2018, June 11). Man lashes out at s'pore police outside St Regis about S$20 million Trump-Kim Summit cost. Mothership.SG - News from Singapore, Asia and around the world. Retrieved April 2, 2023, from https://mothership.sg/2018/06/singaporean-man-scold-police-st-regis/ Sim, R. (2018, June 11). Trump-Kim Summit will cost about $20m to host - a cost Singapore willing to pay for regional stability: PM LEE. The Straits Times. Retrieved April 2, 2023, from https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/trump-kim-summit-will-cost-about-20-million-to-host-says-pm-lee Van Sant, S. (2018, June 12). Why was Singapore chosen to host the summit? NPR. Retrieved April 2, 2023, from https://www.npr.org/2018/06/12/619071593/why-was-singapore-chosen-to-host-the-summit