A Three-Dimensional Hedging Approach Towards Maximising Singapore's Freedom of Diplomatic Maneuver

Abstract

While Singapores hedging approach remains optimal to forestall any rising power, Singapore can enhance its position vis-a-vis the great powers by strengthening ASEANs role as a vital geopolitical bloc and pursuing a three-dimensional hedging strategy entrenching Indias role in the region to overcome the binary hedging construct between US and China. This essay examines international relations theories and conceptual frameworks that best explain Singapores hedging approach.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 08, 2016
Accession Number
AD1176157

Entities

People

  • Muhammad Helmi

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Political Security
  • Regional Security
  • Security
  • Singapore
  • South China Sea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Three Dimensional
  • United States

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