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The Symbolic Use of a Shrimp in Singapore's National Defense Philosophy
In a notable speech delivered in 1966, Singapore's then-Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, articulated a compelling metaphor to describe the nation's approach to survival and sovereignty. He suggested that Singapore needed to resemble a poisonous shrimp, an analogy that underscores resilience, warning, and strategic defense in the face of larger, potentially overpowering nations.