Singapore and international law

Adherence to and observance of international law in Singapore foreign policy is well-known. Affirmation of the demands of international law has been a key feature of various foreign policy statements. This is unsurprising. Small states, in particular, benefit from a rule-based and rule of law-based...

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Main Authors: LIM, Chin Leng, MOHAN, Mahdev
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Language:English
Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2015
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Online Access:https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sol_research/2813
https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/sol_research/article/4771/viewcontent/Ch5_SingaporeInternationalLaw_SLW_2015.pdf
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Institution: Singapore Management University
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Summary:Adherence to and observance of international law in Singapore foreign policy is well-known. Affirmation of the demands of international law has been a key feature of various foreign policy statements. This is unsurprising. Small states, in particular, benefit from a rule-based and rule of law-based international order. A trading nation like Singapore, in particular, thrives on a relatively predictable global environment. International legal rules help to foster such an environment.