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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