The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series The Future of Singapore || Peter Zeihan
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Dec 27, 2024 Explore Singapore's remarkable journey from a fishing village to a major global trading hub. The podcast dives into demographic shifts in China and how they influence Singapore's economic strategies, focusing on high-end manufacturing and financial services. It highlights Singapore's strategic geopolitical role in Southeast Asia, emphasizing its importance for maritime trade and regional cooperation in an era of deglobalization. Discover how these factors shape Singapore's future in a rapidly changing world.
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Singapore's Strategic Rise
- Singapore's strategic importance grew with global trade.
- Its location became crucial for East-West maritime transport, significantly cheaper than land.
Cold War Alliance
- During the Cold War, Singapore allied with the US due to its strategic location.
- It even built a specialized berth for American supercarriers to counter potential Malaysian threats.
Singapore and China's Boom
- Singapore benefited from China's economic boom between 1990 and 2020.
- It facilitated trade and provided services like oil depots, capitalizing on China's demographic dividend.