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The March 2015 death of an iconic leader, former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew (LKY), marks a turning point in Singapore’s history. Known for putting the city-state on the international stage by promoting economic growth while emphasizing stability over democracy, LKY personified the country and defined its political foundation. Even as he lay dying, scholars were speculating as to whether the country could survive without him. This momentous event occurred in a year with another important milestone: Singapore celebrated its fiftieth anniversary as a nation in August. Since it was expelled from Malaysia in 1965, Singapore has flourished, and won wide acclaim for its successes, especially when compared with its neighbors in the region.
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