That makes constant and consistent communications all the more important. The government has to better explain the potential threats, the trade-offs required to overcome them, and what is at stake if we fail to do so – but also in a way that feels relevant to ordinary Singaporeans.
This potentially is one of the hardest challenges for governments today. It requires government leaders to be adroit and adept at political communications and civic engagement, and for a high level of trust to be maintained with citizens.
Communications have to be clear and transparent, without coming across as fear-mongering or partisan, especially in an increasingly contested political landscape. Nor can engagement simply mean asking citizens to accept every government decision, without room to question trade-offs and alternatives.
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