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Hello and welcome to my blog collection! Most pieces are a short 10-minute read, although I am experimenting with many different styles (research papers, op-eds, comics, etc). Hope you enjoy the posts and do remember to leave comments :)


TIL: Polity VS Democracy
Rebecca SE Tan 6 October 2022 I went for a lecture on political theory today, and I just thought I'd share some of my thoughts! While the...
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Oct 6, 2022
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Defining Terrorism: A Power Play?
Rebecca SE Tan 5 October 2022 You would think that terrorism would be an easy concept to define. When we think of terrorism, we associate...
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Oct 6, 2022
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Ecofeminism: Gender on Environmentalism
Rebecca SE Tan 30 September 2022 Finally – a piece I can tag as both environmental and political science :) “Silent Spring” – a...
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Sep 30, 2022
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The Repeal of 377A II: Is Homosexuality Even a Sin?
Rebecca SE Tan 23 August 2022 * Disclaimer: While this article isn't really political science, I am categorising it as such due to the...
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Aug 23, 2022
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The Repeal of 377A I: Sin Versus Crime
Rebecca SE Tan 22 August 2022 The recent landmark repeal of Section 377A in Singapore sparked a plethora of conversations on the ground....
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Aug 22, 2022
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Political Theory: the Will of All or the General Will?
Rebecca SE Tan 23 July 2022 We extol democracies for upholding the "will" of the people. But what "will" are we aiming for - the Will of...
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Jul 23, 2022
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V for Vendetta: State Control V Individual Liberties
Rebecca SE Tan 22 July 2022 “Remember, Remember, The Fifth of November, Gunpowder treason and plot I see no reason why gunpowder treason...
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Jul 22, 2022
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The Case Against Democratic Expansion II: Pitfalls of Voting
Rebecca SE Tan 11 July 2022 Democracy is only perfect if we believe humans to be perfect – and we’re not. While democracy is often lauded...
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Jul 11, 2022
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Pearl Harbour: Japan's Goals
Rebecca SE Tan 1 July 2022 (Sneak Peak of Article) The attack on Pearl Harbour is arguably Japan’s ticket to self-destruction. While U.S....
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Jul 1, 2022
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The Case Against Democratic Expansion I: Risky Transitions
Rebecca SE Tan 26 June 2022 (Sneak Peak of Article) There are many pro-democracy arguments – it is lauded as the more accountable and...
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Jun 26, 2022
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