5 Core Principles of Diploamcy

Singapore can govern itself and make its own decisions without taking orders from other nations.

• Sovereignty

• Credibility

• Rule-abiding

• Neutrality

Singapore does not side with any nation when dealing with its foreign counterparts.

• Success

• Neutrality

• Credibility

• Cooperation

Singapore needs to have political stability and a vibrant economy to be taken seriously by its foreign counterparts.

• Credibility

• Independence

• Perceptiveness

• Success

Singapore tries to build a reputation as a trustworthy and consistent partner.

• Perceptiveness

• Credibility

• Comprehensiveness

• Decisiveness

•Singapore plays by international rules and seeks to resolve conflicts via established platforms.

• Decisiveness

• Circumspection

• National interest

• Rule-abiding