Total Defence and Deterrence
The link between domestic resilience and foreign policy credibility.
Key Questions
- 1How does National Service contribute to Singapore's diplomatic standing?
- 2What is the "poison shrimp" vs. "dolphin" vs. "porcupine" strategy?
- 3How does Total Defence address non-traditional security threats?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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