Singapore, despite its small size, and limited natural resources still plays a relatively large role in global affairs. Singapore has contributed meaningfully to global governance such as hosting the Trump- Kim summit to championing free trade amidst rising protectionism. However, today’s geopolitical tensions, marked especially by US-China tensions and a drift from the post-World War 2 rules-based global order, have caused more uncertainty and tensions in global affairs. These changes might compromise the ability of whether Singapore can expand its influence without compromising its longstanding stance of neutrality. In this Cabinet, representatives will examine Singapore’s evolving diplomatic stance and how they can contribute constructively to global affairs without compromising on their usual stance of being neutral through various mechanisms. At the same time, they must weigh the risks of overextension and the harms that might arise if they play a greater role in global affairs.
Can Singapore play a greater role in global affairs
LAW AND POLITICS
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How should Singapore manage vaping?
Vaping has rapidly emerged as a pressing public health issue that has been hard to contain by the Singapore government and law enforcement, due to its widespread usage and its accessibility. Despite a nationwide ban on the sale, usage, and possession of e-cigarettes or vapes, the number of offenders has surged, due to the accessibility of vapes. Vapes can easily be bought via Telegram group chats and channels. This accessibility alongside curiosity and peer pressure has led to vapes being prevalent in Singapore, with the popularisation of etomidate-laced vapes becoming an increasingly prevalent health and social hazard. In response, the government has increased enforcement in recent months in the form of school campaigns, public campaigns and stricter laws against any vape related offenses. However, there are doubts on whether Singapore will be able to effectively help and contribute to global affairs without compromising their neutral stance. This Cabinet will explore how Singapore should balance educating the public on the harms of vaping, rehabilitating those addicted to vaping and punishing those who break laws related to vaping.
Image drawn by Aurelia Keisha Rahman
Image drawn by Aurelia Keisha Rahman
