National Service (NS) and Nation Building
The introduction of compulsory military service in 1967 and its social impact.
Key Questions
- 1Why was NS initially met with some resistance?
- 2How does NS serve as a "melting pot" for different races?
- 3Is NS still the best way to defend a small city-state?
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