Absolutely, but that's also true of many SE and even E Asia countries. Singapore unfortunately is surrounded by muslim hordes and is essentially a city state being degraded by Chinese. It doesn't have the history or cultural/religious background and sadly, I don't see it lasting. It will never have a military of any size.
Thailand went from stick huts to skyscrapers under King Rama 9th. They successfully resisted European colonization for centuries (with the help of Czar Nicholas no less) and have a strong religious and cultural base that is built on solid ground. Foreigners sre welcome but not easily accepted in the culture. A great balance.
Absolutely, but that's also true of many SE and even E Asia countries. Singapore unfortunately is surrounded by muslim hordes and is essentially a city state being degraded by Chinese. It doesn't have the history or cultural/religious background and sadly, I don't see it lasting. It will never have a military of any size.
Thailand went from stick huts to skyscrapers under King Rama 9th. They successfully resisted European colonization for centuries (with the help of Czar Nicholas no less) and have a strong religious and cultural base that is built on solid ground. Foreigners sre welcome but not easily accepted in the culture. A great balance.