‎"‎The Singapore Perspectives‎"‎ series is a yearly publication that provides critical analysis of emerging trends and issues Singapore faces in terms of social‎,‎ economic and political development‎.‎ It is a quick and essential reference for understanding the broad policy discussions that animate thought leaders‎,‎ policy‎-makers and the public in the country during the immediate period or that are likely to do so in the short and medium term‎.‎ This volume brings together articles by Singapore authors who shared their experiences and insights on Singapore economics‎,‎ politics and society at the Singapore Perspectives 2011 Conference‎,‎ held in Raffles City Convention Centre on 16th January 2011‎.‎ Topics covered in the volume include Singapore as a global city‎,‎ nation‎-state‎,‎ the disadvantaged‎,‎ theatre and Singapore spirit from an immigrant‎'‎s perspective‎.‎ Co‎-published by the think‎-tank‎,‎ the Institute of Policy Studies‎,‎ Singapore‎,‎ this is a useful publication for those with an interest in understanding the governance challenges facing a small‎,‎ highly globalised economy and nation‎-state‎,‎ or those who want a quick feel of the pulse of Singapore‎.‎