Abstract: Think tanks are considered part of the technocratic elite and exist outside of the formal political system, yet they exert political influence from this external position in various countries [1]. In Singapore, think tanks were established shortly after the country gained independence. A distinctive feature of Singaporean think tanks is their close connection with the Government. Their research orientation focuses on strategies and policy directions, with a strong emphasis on data and evidence. As a result, Singaporean think tanks have played influential roles in policy research and formulation, in government advisory activities, in technological innovation and advancement, and especially in international relations and diplomacy.
Keywords: Think tanks, technocratic elite, Singapore politics.
Title: Think Tanks In Singapore's Political Life
Author: Đặng Thùy Vân
International Journal of Thesis Projects and Dissertations (IJTPD)
Vol. 13, Issue 3, July 2025 - September 2025
Page No: 38-44
Research Publish Journals
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Published date: 12-August-2025
