Lee Kuan Yew's strategic thought
By: Ang Cheng Guan
Series: Routledge studies in the modern history of Asia -- 77; Routledge studies in the modern history of Asia (2005) -- 77.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 150
ISBN-13: 9780415658553; 9780203075890
Subjects: Politics and government; Foreign relations
Description: "Lee Kuan Yew, as the founding father of independent Singapore, has had an enormous impact on the development of Singapore and of Southeast Asia more generally. Even in his 80s he is a key figure who continues to exert considerable influence from behind the scenes. This book presents a comprehensive overview of Lee Kuan Yew's strategic thought. It charts the development of Singapore over the last six decades, showing how Lee Kuan Yew has steered Singapore to prosperity and success through changing times"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: From the 1950s to the mid-70s; title: 1975-1979; title: The 80s decade; title: The 90s decade; title: The new millennium.