Comparison between Venice and Singapore

Similarities• Social-Cosmopolitan City-states (foreign talent + immigration)-Multi-racial- Small population- Enterprising, Skilled

Political-Strong navy (deterrence)-Diplomacy: Have to mediate between West and East.-Good leadership, -A Stake for everyone, opportunities for all: Citizens (Citizen Army)→

Mercenaries

Economic-Anticipate change and staying relevant. Venice progressed with the ages. -Trading hub-Primary: Salt-Secondary: Manufacture: glass, candles, scented soap, galleys-Tertiary: Financial hub (Banking etc.

Differences

• At least Venice had salt!

• Singapore has a meritocracy. Venice operating through a balloting system – the best person MAY NOT get the job.

The Pope’s mercenary army – Swiss guards

Singapore’s mercenary army

• Gurkhas from Nepal

Categories

• 1) Pol, Ec, Social (Causes + consequences)

• 2) Short term vs. long term (causes + consequences)

• 3) Internal vs. External (causes + consequences)