Independence of Singapore agreement, 1965

Even as the era of colonialism comes to an end, the troubles and challenges facing the Malay Peninsula are just beginning. It is January 1965; one and a half years since the creation of Malaysia through the merging of several former British colonies, including Singapore. However, Singapore’s status in this federation is far from satisfactory to many. In this political grand strategy simulation, delegates will confront the political and economic constraints imposed by Malaysia, the impacts of military spillover from the Konfrontasi raging between Malaysia and Indonesia, and the pressure from rising calls for Singaporean independence. As delegates navigate this era of uncertainty, they will face the challenges that all ruling parties confront: maintaining national stability, political legitimacy, strong foreign relations, and citizen well-being. Fail to balance these needs, and Singapore may yet fall to infighting or even invasion. Singapore’s future lies in your hands.