History this evening in Singapore, as PM Lawrence Wong takes charge in a very clinical Singapore- esque transition of power which has been in works since the past election.

Senior Minister Lee will be in the cabinet with President Tharman around as Head of State. The legends will be around for a few more years for counsel and global diplomacy.

PM Lawrence Wong in his speech calls for a renewed social contract with a globally aware citizenry and an aging population. He reiterated the tough geopolitical climate, and there are reasons for worry, with the US elections up ahead.

As a product of the system, and having read graduate school coursework at both NUS and NTU on NRF and SSHRC scholarships linked to policy research projects, Singapore is my second home, and one of the few regular Indian watchers of affairs in the tiny red dot, I wish the new Prime Minister well.

Majulah 🇸🇬