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Issues of migration, citizenship, multiculturalism, and nationalism have featured prominently in both our politics and elections. Across two episodes with Dr. Rebecca Tan of the National University of Singapore, we take a deep dive into these issues. Fundamentally, she asks, what is fair and what is right? And how do we treat individuals more equitably?
In the first episode, we learn about her research with “grassroots volunteers” and Integration and Naturalisation Champions, in terms of helping newly naturalised Singaporean citizens integrate into the country. Dr. Tan then explains global migration and political trends, including their theoretical applicability to our local context, especially on the themes of deservedness and belongingness. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE.
In the second episode, we zoom into five key events in Singapore’s past decade: First, GE2011; second, the 2013 Population White Paper; third, the 2013 Little India Riot; fourth, the focus on the 10-million population figure during and after GE2020; and fifth, COVID-19 and the plight of migrant workers. After analysing these events, Dr. Tan highlights data challenges and how all the issues – cumulatively – could feature in the next general election. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE.
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The feature photos are by Ng Shi Wen (episode) and Kelli McClintock on Unsplash (cover).
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