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And subject to which constraints? Singapore is an unusual country.

One might also ask: Is the phenomenon being described here a necessary component of Singapore's success (however defined) or an ancillary one? And, even if it was necessary once, does it continue to be so?

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Lee Kuan Yew, modern Singapore's daddy, has spoken and written a lot of interesting things about his philosophy in making the country the way it is (politically and culturally) and how it should relate to the rest of the world. Here's a great interview:

http://www.lee-kuan-yew.com/lee-kuan-yew-charlie-rose.html

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