Singapore's biggest challenge ahead is keeping the middle ground intact
![To succeed, a social compact must operate as a mass movement, strengthening the broad middle ground in national politics, says the writer. PHOTO: ST FILE](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/max_325x325/public/smu/news/ezgif-4-fc1a861122.v1.jpg?itok=nAWAMXRX)
In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan highlighted the need to keep the middle ground intact amid anxieties, which is a key driving force behind Forward Singapore. He explained how Forward SG could strengthen the middle ground and ensure government and politics enjoy broad-based support and a unity of purpose. Assoc Prof Tan opined that for the social compact to succeed, it must operate as a mass movement involving all stakeholders including the government, businesses, civil society and individuals, to strengthen the broad middle ground in national politics and create a fairer and more just society.
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The Straits Times
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