Singapour
| Autor: | Frécon, Éric |
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| Jazyk: | francouzština |
| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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élections China demography of Southeast Asia Political Science communications economic crisis infectious diseases fleuve Mékong activism dynamique démographique prevention câbles sous-marins language policies One Health transition démocratique elections inflation democratic transition Chine coup d’État changement climatique parti d'action populaire crise économique people’s action party transnational languages nation-building Mekong River transition coup d'État hydropolitique submarine cables dams hydropolitics prévention climate change Asian Studies construction de la nation maladies infectieuses ANASE activisme démographie de l'Asie du Sud-Est demographic dynamics politiques linguistiques langues transnationales ASEAN |
| Popis: | In 2022, and despite a dramatic rise of executions in prisons, unexpected events supported the idea of possible changes (beyond the usual stereotypes) and, maybe, ultimately, of a hypothetical political transition (in opposition to the belief of a “defective” or “illiberal” democracy, in tune with the so-called “Asian values”). Besides efforts on the diplomatic scene to appear more mature and independent, the government proceeded through short and delicate strokes to be more flexible (e.g. vis-à-vis the use of Chinese dialects), more attentive to the underprivileged (via various vouchers and national conversations named “Forward Singapore”) and more open-minded (by deciding to decriminalise sexual relations between men). It also tried to build bridges between communities – or “races” according to the official documents. However, are these the signs of a first and prudent step before bigger moves – and a new Prime Minister, who should be Lawrence Wong? Or is it only a political façade? |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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