how can it be that singapore has (at least in my eyes) the most ambivalent relations to that nations that would be and partly are singapores closest allies ? On the one side is the malaysia, of which singapore was once one part, so one would assume that two states that were once one would work together because of the common history and a very good understanding of each other, especially when so many people have someone on the other side of the border. Singapore and Malaysia are also very closely bound through the Five-Power Defence Arrangement which alone should demonstrate how dependant both partners are of each other, so that both sides should recognize how important excellent relations between the two countries.
the second country I would like mention here is australia, it seems to me that australia is on one side very highly regarded when it comes to topics like emigration und education. On the other side it is sometimes postmarked as racist, american deputy and in my eyes there are overreactions when australia criticizes singapore or other asian nations. Australia is also part of the Five-Power Defence Arrangement, shares the (in singapore coming) main language with singapore and shares some parts of his history with singapore.
In my eyes are australia and malaysia the most important allies for singapore at least in asia, therefore I'm a bit irritated that the relations between these countries often are strained because of minor incidents. Because normally includes a strategic partnership, which this three countries doubtless have, a relative soundless resolving of disputes (p.e. I have never heard of any serious diplomatic incident because of a canadian to be executed in the us, canada will shurely do what it can to prevent that but it won't risk the bilateral relations because of such a case and the us will also try to keep it in the diplomatic circle and not to make it a major national discussion).
What do you think is that just the way it goes in singapore or is it a bit strange that singapore quarrels the most with it's closest allies?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Powers_Defence_Arrangements
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North Korea is definitely our closest ally. So many similiarities in our political systems.....