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S3 SS Handout 3.1 - Diplomacy (Student)

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Diplomacy enables countries to cooperate on common interests and problems, solve issues peacefully without violence or war, and assist each other in times of need. Diplomacy involves countries managing relations through representatives and aims to foster cooperation and peaceful resolution of disputes. Singapore practices different types of diplomatic relations including bilateral relations to boost economic ties, cultural and social exchanges with key countries. It also benefits from regional relations through ASEAN which facilitate economic development, dispute resolution, and allows Singapore to negotiate with larger groups. Additionally, international relations through the UN provide expertise, allow participation in conferences and peacekeeping, and opportunities like serving on the Security Council.

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Student’s copy / Prepared by Miss Lena Teo 5 Types of Diplomatic Relations Practiced by Singapore: (Singapore's foreign policy is aimed at maintaining friendly relations with all countries, especially Malaysia, Indonesia, and ASEAN) Why is diplomacy necessary? • Diplomacy enables / allows / provides opportunities for countries: o To (ie. common interests), o To to solve common problems (eg. SARS, terrorism & smuggling of goods), o To peacefully (ie. without using violence/resorting to war), o To in times of need (eg. SG’s fire fighters fighting forest fires in Indonesia to control haze & SG providing relief when Hurricane Katrina hit the USA. #2 Diplomacy What is diplomacy? • It is the way countries manage or conduct relations with one another. • Countries usually send their representatives (aka ) to live in other countries / conduct negotiations with other countries. • The aim of diplomacy is to and to peacefully between countries.
Student’s copy / Prepared by Miss Lena Teo 6 Factor i) Bilateral relations – involving two countries (eg. when a Singapore establishes diplomatic relations with one other country). Sub factors Necessary information Link: why & how bilateral relations is beneficial to Singapore (1) Bilateral relations with _____________ _____________ Partnerships with __________ _________________________ have allowed the transfer of technological skills to SG. This helped Singapore to acquire advanced technological skills and boosted trade through improved economic ties with these countries. (2) Bilateral relations with _____________ _____________ Diplomatic ties with ________ ___________________ allows more cultural, social and business exchanges between the people and government of these countries and Singapore. This promotes better understanding between Singapore and our neighbours  Lowers the likelihood of conflict  Creates a stable and peaceful environment for trade and business to happen  Ensures economic growth for SG. (3) Bilateral relations give Singapore a _____________ _____________ in need During the 2004 Asian Tsunami, Singapore’s Red Cross ____________________ _________________________ to help the victims in Indonesia. Such actions show Singapore’s willingness to help its neighbours  Helped SG earn the goodwill & trust of these nations  These countries would be less likely to be aggressive towards SG + they would be more likely to help SG in our time of need  Ensures SG’s survival should SG face threats. Factor ii) Regional relations – developing relations with other nations from the same geographical region (eg. when Singapore establishes diplomatic relations with countries in the Southeast Asian region by joining ASEAN). Practicing diplomacy through developing regional relations: A case study of Singapore & ASEAN Which 10 countries are members of ASEAN? What is the purpose of ASEAN?
Student’s copy / Prepared by Miss Lena Teo 7 How does Singapore’s membership in ASEAN benefit Singapore? ✔ SG can gain from economic development in the region ⌘ ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) ⌘ Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) ⌘ Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP) ✔ SG can use ASEAN as a platform to resolve disputes with other countries ⌘ Dialogues between ASEAN countries ⌘ ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) ⌘ Environmental collaboration ✔ SG can have a better capacity to negotiate with more powerful states or larger regional groupings
Student’s copy / Prepared by Miss Lena Teo 8 Factor iii) International relations – when a nation establishes ties with countries and groupings beyond its region (eg. when Singapore joins a large international organization like the UN and plays an active role in the organizations activities and programs and develops ties with multiple nations concurrently. Practicing diplomacy through developing international relations: A case study of Singapore & the United Nations (UN) What are the aims of the UN? Singapore’s membership and contributions to the UN: ✔ SG benefitted from expertise offered by the UN ⌘ SG received economic advice from Dr Albert Winsemius ✔ SG’s involvement in the UN Law of the Sea Conference ⌘ SG helped to decide territorial rights of a country over its waters ✔ SG’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations ⌘ SG actively helps countries like Afghanistan and East Timor ✔ SG’s service in the UN Security Council ⌘ From 2001 to 2002, SG served as non-permanent Security Council member + was elected as President of the council

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S3 SS Handout 3.1 - Diplomacy (Student)

  • 1. Student’s copy / Prepared by Miss Lena Teo 5 Types of Diplomatic Relations Practiced by Singapore: (Singapore's foreign policy is aimed at maintaining friendly relations with all countries, especially Malaysia, Indonesia, and ASEAN) Why is diplomacy necessary? • Diplomacy enables / allows / provides opportunities for countries: o To (ie. common interests), o To to solve common problems (eg. SARS, terrorism & smuggling of goods), o To peacefully (ie. without using violence/resorting to war), o To in times of need (eg. SG’s fire fighters fighting forest fires in Indonesia to control haze & SG providing relief when Hurricane Katrina hit the USA. #2 Diplomacy What is diplomacy? • It is the way countries manage or conduct relations with one another. • Countries usually send their representatives (aka ) to live in other countries / conduct negotiations with other countries. • The aim of diplomacy is to and to peacefully between countries.
  • 2. Student’s copy / Prepared by Miss Lena Teo 6 Factor i) Bilateral relations – involving two countries (eg. when a Singapore establishes diplomatic relations with one other country). Sub factors Necessary information Link: why & how bilateral relations is beneficial to Singapore (1) Bilateral relations with _____________ _____________ Partnerships with __________ _________________________ have allowed the transfer of technological skills to SG. This helped Singapore to acquire advanced technological skills and boosted trade through improved economic ties with these countries. (2) Bilateral relations with _____________ _____________ Diplomatic ties with ________ ___________________ allows more cultural, social and business exchanges between the people and government of these countries and Singapore. This promotes better understanding between Singapore and our neighbours  Lowers the likelihood of conflict  Creates a stable and peaceful environment for trade and business to happen  Ensures economic growth for SG. (3) Bilateral relations give Singapore a _____________ _____________ in need During the 2004 Asian Tsunami, Singapore’s Red Cross ____________________ _________________________ to help the victims in Indonesia. Such actions show Singapore’s willingness to help its neighbours  Helped SG earn the goodwill & trust of these nations  These countries would be less likely to be aggressive towards SG + they would be more likely to help SG in our time of need  Ensures SG’s survival should SG face threats. Factor ii) Regional relations – developing relations with other nations from the same geographical region (eg. when Singapore establishes diplomatic relations with countries in the Southeast Asian region by joining ASEAN). Practicing diplomacy through developing regional relations: A case study of Singapore & ASEAN Which 10 countries are members of ASEAN? What is the purpose of ASEAN?
  • 3. Student’s copy / Prepared by Miss Lena Teo 7 How does Singapore’s membership in ASEAN benefit Singapore? ✔ SG can gain from economic development in the region ⌘ ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) ⌘ Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) ⌘ Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP) ✔ SG can use ASEAN as a platform to resolve disputes with other countries ⌘ Dialogues between ASEAN countries ⌘ ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) ⌘ Environmental collaboration ✔ SG can have a better capacity to negotiate with more powerful states or larger regional groupings
  • 4. Student’s copy / Prepared by Miss Lena Teo 8 Factor iii) International relations – when a nation establishes ties with countries and groupings beyond its region (eg. when Singapore joins a large international organization like the UN and plays an active role in the organizations activities and programs and develops ties with multiple nations concurrently. Practicing diplomacy through developing international relations: A case study of Singapore & the United Nations (UN) What are the aims of the UN? Singapore’s membership and contributions to the UN: ✔ SG benefitted from expertise offered by the UN ⌘ SG received economic advice from Dr Albert Winsemius ✔ SG’s involvement in the UN Law of the Sea Conference ⌘ SG helped to decide territorial rights of a country over its waters ✔ SG’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations ⌘ SG actively helps countries like Afghanistan and East Timor ✔ SG’s service in the UN Security Council ⌘ From 2001 to 2002, SG served as non-permanent Security Council member + was elected as President of the council