Singapore’s history as a British colony is clearly evident in its parliamentary system of government and laws, many of which the British imposed. Singapore has retained many of these institutions since independence, while slowly evolving...

Singapore is truly a multiethnic society. Of Singapore’s population, about 78 percent are Chinese, 14 percent are Malay, and 7 percent are Indian. The remaining group includes a mix of Eurasians, Armenians, Arabs, and a smattering of...

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In an indirect warning to ethnic Albanian radicals, NATO Secretary General George Robertson has said the alliance and other international organisations will not tolerate a...

Feb.24 -- Yvonne Tew, professor at Georgetown University Law Center, discusses the long-simmering power struggle in Malaysia. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad abruptly submitted his resignation to the king on Monday and his party exited...