Challenges
As a small island city-state without a hinterland and surrounded by large neighbours in a culturally diverse region, our independence, survival and growth are always at risk
Last updated 3 October 2025
A Small Country
As a small island city-state, Singapore is dependent on external sources for essential needs
The Early Tumultuous Years: 1950s to 1970s
From the 1950s to 1970s, Singapore wrestled with both external and internal security concerns
Withdrawal of British Forces and the Need to Build Our Own Defence Force
Understand the impact of the British's withdrawal and learn more about the National Service (Amendment) Bill