The 1987 ISA Arrests and International Civil Society: Responses to Political Repression in Singapore
The penalizing of prominent opposition figures via the Singaporean legal system has made many weary of confronting the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) government on their own turf. Unwilling to take up this challenge, some Singaporeans appear more willing to push for change overseas – beyond...
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| description | The penalizing of prominent opposition figures via the Singaporean legal system has made many weary of confronting the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) government on their own turf. Unwilling to take up this challenge, some Singaporeans appear more willing to push for change overseas – beyond the clutches of the PAP government. This article will trace the development of political dissent from abroad and how such actions played a formidable role during the so-called 'Marxist' conspiracy arrests in 1987 and how such alternative political viewpoints will continue to play a large role in shaping criticism and opposition to the present repressive political climate in Singapore. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-263dacfaaaea439f92162234a093d4a22022-12-22T03:38:53ZengCBS Open JournalsThe Copenhagen Journal of Asian Studies2246-21632006-03-0123110.22439/cjas.v23i1.690The 1987 ISA Arrests and International Civil Society: Responses to Political Repression in SingaporeMarc Rerceretnam0University of Western SydneyThe penalizing of prominent opposition figures via the Singaporean legal system has made many weary of confronting the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) government on their own turf. Unwilling to take up this challenge, some Singaporeans appear more willing to push for change overseas – beyond the clutches of the PAP government. This article will trace the development of political dissent from abroad and how such actions played a formidable role during the so-called 'Marxist' conspiracy arrests in 1987 and how such alternative political viewpoints will continue to play a large role in shaping criticism and opposition to the present repressive political climate in Singapore.https://rauli.cbs.dk/index.php/cjas/article/view/690Southeast Asianon-government organizationsSingaporepolitics and governmentpolitical participationopposition |
| spellingShingle | Marc Rerceretnam The 1987 ISA Arrests and International Civil Society: Responses to Political Repression in Singapore The Copenhagen Journal of Asian Studies Southeast Asia non-government organizations Singapore politics and government political participation opposition |
| title | The 1987 ISA Arrests and International Civil Society: Responses to Political Repression in Singapore |
| title_full | The 1987 ISA Arrests and International Civil Society: Responses to Political Repression in Singapore |
| title_fullStr | The 1987 ISA Arrests and International Civil Society: Responses to Political Repression in Singapore |
| title_full_unstemmed | The 1987 ISA Arrests and International Civil Society: Responses to Political Repression in Singapore |
| title_short | The 1987 ISA Arrests and International Civil Society: Responses to Political Repression in Singapore |
| title_sort | 1987 isa arrests and international civil society responses to political repression in singapore |
| topic | Southeast Asia non-government organizations Singapore politics and government political participation opposition |
| url | https://rauli.cbs.dk/index.php/cjas/article/view/690 |
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