Singapore thrives by being a semi-democratic state. A benevolent strong man prevents rival parties from gaining a foothold by carefully tending to the needs of

Singapore thrives by being a semi-democratic state. A benevolent strong man prevents rival parties from gaining a foothold by carefully tending to the needs of each of the major ethnic groups (Malays, Chinese, and South Indians). It’s not a true democracy, but it has to be the nicest non-democracy in the world.