Perspectives of Two Island Nations: Singapore-New Zealand

The island nations of Singapore and New Zealand are facing similar global challenges stemming from a confluence of overlapping international crises. And the ongoing rivalry between China and the US is also impacting both Singapore and New Zealand. Although the two nations share some similarities, they differ in several aspects and have developed at different speeds and in dissimilar ways. In 2025, both countries will be celebrating sixty years of diplomatic relations. This book will also draw attention to how much has already been achieved together.The book contains essays written by twenty-six renowned experts from both countries, highlighting the similarities and differences between Singapore and New Zealand and their cooperation in various areas. Prominent experts from New Zealand and Singapore have been contributing to the chapters on each country’s history, foreign policy, trade and economy, sustainability, social environment and creative sectors, as well as on bilateral relations.