The Ruling Elite of Singapore

Michael D. Barr provides a deep examination of the intricate power structures within one of the world's most prosperous nations in The Ruling Elite of Singapore, Volume 1. This history book traces the formation of a national elite during the 1950s and its subsequent consolidation as a governing force in the 1960s. The narrative argues that the current networks of authority are the result of a deliberate project managed by Lee Kuan Yew, the former prime minister and founding father of the city-state.

This updated edition of The Ruling Elite of Singapore, Volume 1, analyzes the political shifts occurring after the death of Lee Kuan Yew in 2015. Barr investigates the Lee family feud, the prime ministerial succession of Lee Hsien Loong, and the rising influence of K. Shanmugam. This historical study explores how these developments impact the future direction and power structure of the Singaporean leadership.