The use of mandatory UN sanctions is intended to apply pressure on a State or entity to comply with the objectives set by the Security Council without resorting to the use of force. Sanctions thus offer the Security Council an important instrument to enforce its decisions. The universal character of the United Nations makes it an especially appropriate body to establish and monitor such measures.
aka..no more trade ..country go bankrupt.
Originally posted by TheCritic:Really? Singapore's first national day, Indonesia and Malaysia launched a massive military exercise complete with air forces and paratroopers just 10km off Singapore. before and after that, Indonesia has already been launching a massive terror campaign against Singapore. Forgot abt the macdonalds bombing? WHAT did the UN do? A state-sponsored terror campaign where, if you rmb, Suharto declared he would wipe Singapore off the map shortly after her independence. a few days after he said that, Indo commandos started bombing buildings in singapore.
FYI: then again, there's the issue of Taiwan's NS. Go compare the sissy standards our own NS regime consists of compared to other nations'. you will find ours barely match up in terms of physical demands and discipline. What taiwan can accomplish in 4 to 6 months, we may take over a year. the standard of singapore NS is VERY watered down already.
You're mistaken. Singapore, Malaysia, UK, Australia and New Zealand were on the same side when Indonesia confronted Singapore (before and after independence) and Malaysia. Go and read up on Konfrontasi.
Back in 1965/66 Indonesia had hardly the resources to support any more than a few hundred guerillas in East Malaysia and one bombing in Singapore, let alone an airborne invasion. They could hardly have taken control of the air or sea for any invasion.
Nowadays all three countries hold bilateral exercises (Malindo, Malapura and so on). 1991's exercise (Malindo Dersasa) was the airborne exercise in Johor and both sides were on alert. Here. http://www.asiaone.com/News/the%2BStraits%2BTimes/Story/A1Story20080701-73867.html
I'm confused by your stand. You are playing up the threat to Singapore yet yet putting down the strength of the SAF. The two usually don't go together.
I hope you have some sources.
Actually, I did a comparison of IPPT standards with many country's regime. Our E-mark for 2.4km is same or more stringent than USAF by a few critical seconds (and now need a D mark for pass). Also, many countries don't operate that many multiple stations e.g. USAF got push ups but no chin-ups, no shuttle run, all too often makes a difference on a 2.4km run conducted shortly after. Conscript standards exceeding voluntary standards is uncommon.
Example: 2.4km is 14min pass for age 30-39
http://www.airforce-pt.com/male30-39.html
SAF D mark is 13min and 13min25sec for 30-35, 35-39.
I think our IPPT is brutal for older reservists. Every 5 years you age, you only get 20 more seconds on the 2.4 run.
I think Taiwan is taking for granted that the USA will help defend Taiwan in the even of a military conflict wih China and American roops will do most of the fighing instead! How naive was that!
They want weapons but no one is selling them.
NS should be a career for all singaporean boys
serve until 70 and retire