Routledge Asianism and the Politics of Regional Consciousness

Explore the complex evolution of Singaporean identity in Asianism and the Politics of Regional Consciousness in Singapore. Part of the Routledge Contemporary Asia Series, this book examines how Singapore has undergone a significant process of Asianization over the last twenty years. It moves beyond the Asian values debate of the 1990s to look at how the nation re-visions itself as a New Asia and a global-Asian hub. This text analyzes how Singapore establishes Asian identities for its produced and consumed commodities. It also looks at the way the nation repurposes its modernity, cultures, and ethos through regionalist precepts. Readers will gain insight into the ongoing tension as Singapore vacillates between identifying with the broader Asian region and maintaining a distinct sense of differentiation. This work is a deep look into the challenges of regional consciousness and the shifting political landscape of modern Singapore.