Saturday, January 17, 2009

SS4.1.3 Singapore's 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 20 Jan (next Tue)

Review:
1. Review of SEQ: How far was the ideological difference between North and South Korea the cause of the Korean War? Explain your answer. [12] [Recall Lesson]
2. SBQ on China-Japan History Textbook conflict (45mins to be completed in class)

Understanding goals:
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:
How would you represent Singapore's diplomacy with a Venn diagram?


credit: http://www.fta.gov.sg/benefit.htm