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Example: ASEAN
Joining ASEAN is one of the key to ensure peace and stability for Singapore. Nations who are ASEAN members help each other in term of finance and security. From ASEAN’ history, countries had help to defend Thailand from the Vietnam War in the 1960s. This shows that Singapore is also able to deter away potential attacks by others through ASEAN in future. Thus it ensures Singapore’s security. Without that, development would not have been ensure in Singapore.

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Reflection

In order to manage peace and diplomacy, Singapore has forged ties with other neighbouring countries to form ASEAN. Through ASEAN, Singapore has been able to deter away potential attacks by others. This enables Singapore to have more focus on its development. Singapore has also enjoyed numerous benefits by having a friendly mutual relationship with them. For example, they pay fewer taxes during trades with others ASEAN countries. On top of that, Singapore also has improved relationships with ASEAN countries, reducing the chances of conflict among these countries. In return, Singapore provides financial support and allow them pay fewer tax when they trades in Singapore.
However, ASEAN poses a threat to other countries which are not part of ASEAN as they will feel intimidated and this will increase tension among hostile countries, leading to unnecessary conflict. Furthermore, non-ASEAN members need to pay a higher tax when trading in Singapore. This make them feel unfair and this might change their mind to find another alternative place to trade. In a long run, Singapore will lose its world recognition as a world trade centre.
ASEAN benefits Singapore more than it backfires. As Singapore gains security through ASEAN, Singapore is able to develop more and better. This helps Singapore to gain trust from investors to invest in Singapore. Investors will choose Singapore because of it has good facilities and reliable security. These are one of the keys which help Singapore to be outstanding in the world. It also help Singapore’s economic grow. Thus, ASEAN is a key to success to manage diplomacy and development of Singapore.

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