Politics
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The Politics of Social Media
In today’s increasingly high-tech world, social media is seen as a must for politicians to utilise if they want to gain support. Isaac Neo explores why this is so and how social media can be used by politicians.
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The Decline of Establishment Politics
The American primaries have been dominated by the attention lavished on anti-establishment candidates. Wong Wei Xiang attempts to lay out the reasons for their ascendancy and what it means for politics in this day and age.
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The Singapore Love Story
Earlier in the semester, a Fellow’s Tea with film director Tan Pin Pin, hosted by Dr. Margaret Tan, was held. Following the screening of Tan Pin Pin’s film, To Singapore, with Love, Mary Ann Lim attempts to deconstruct the concept of national identity posited by the film.
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The Ballot Box
On the eve of Polling Day, first-time voter Wong Wei Xiang reflects on the events leading up to the General Elections, and considers the role that voting has in building our nation.
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GE2015: What’s in a Rally?
The election season is upon us yet again, and Isaac Neo made his first ever trip to a political rally. Armed with his camera and ears, he recounts his experience.
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More than a Non-Voter
During the General Election, the role of non-voters has been relegated to the sidelines. Charis Lim explores the relationship between the state and the people and outlines civic society roles for non-voters.