SS4.1.1 Diplomacy

Topic: Managing Peace and Security - Diplomacy & Deterrence
Essential Question: How does diplomacy and deterrence help us manage our national security?

Assignment:
1. Complete notes for this chapter by 13 Jan (next Tue)

Understanding goals:
1. Why do conflicts occur among countries?

• territories
• resources
• ideology
• history?
  

2. How does Singapore manage international relations?

• Bilateral diplomacy: FTAs, Humanitarian aid & cultural exchange
  
• Regional diplomacy: ASEAN, APEC, AFTA, ARF
  
• International diplomacy: UNCLOS, SC & GA, UNPK

Performances

• What are the diplomatic organisations that Singapore is involved in?
• Which are the countries which has no diplmatic relations with Singapore?
• When was the most recent diplomatic row involving Singapore?
  
• How does diplomacy help Singapore prevent conflicts?
• How does diplomacy help Singapore manage her national security?