Summary of Singapore: The Most Militarized Country in the World? - VisualPolitik EN

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The video examines how Singapore is one of the most militarized countries in the world. This military prowess is due in part to its history as a neutral country, and its role as a financial marketplace and haven for capital.

• 00:00:00 Singapore is a military powerhouse, with a strong army and volunteer corps. Its military budget is high, despite being a city-state.
• 00:05:00 Singapore has developed a military strategy that revolves around preparing for combat and making powerful friends. After gaining its independence from the United Kingdom in 1965, the country had to become self-sufficient and build its army from scratch. The first military strategy singapore developed was under the celebrated Lee Kuan Yew, the first prime minister who designed today's Singapore. Lee was clear that in order to survive, Singapore had to be able to defend itself from invasion and this is reflected in the country's current military strategy which revolves around arming itself to the teeth, preparing for combat, and making powerful friends.
• 00:10:00 Singapore has a long history of military cooperation with other countries, and has developed a strong military capability through its Porcupine, Dolphin, and Shrimp strategies. Recently, the country has signed a number of agreements with the United States, including access to American military bases. In addition, the country is upgrading its military capabilities with the acquisition of new weapons systems, including German Leopard tanks and indigenous Hunter combat vehicles.
• 00:15:00 In this video, VisualPolitik examines how Singapore is one of the most militarized countries in the world, despite having a population of only 6 million people and a size smaller than London. This military prowess is due in part to its history as a neutral country, and its role as a financial marketplace and haven for capital.