Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew was the founding Prime Minister of Singapore, serving from 1959 to 1990. He is credited with transforming Singapore from a struggling port city into a thriving global financial hub through pragmatic governance, economic policies, and a strong emphasis on multiculturalism and social cohesion.
Born on Sep 16, 1923 (101 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 2 | 9.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 145,998 | $170,000 | 617$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 17,986 | $48,000 | 30$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 3,471 | $38,000 | 18$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 302,905 | $1,119,000 | 1,239$ |
| Israel | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 4,393 | $400,000 | 191$ |
| Totals | 6 | 358,531,489 | 474,753 | $1,775,000 | 2,095$ |
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Iraq:
Lee Kuan Yew was a key figure in Singapore's political history, known for his role in establishing a clean government.
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Indonesia:
Lee Kuan Yew is the legendary first Prime Minister of Singapore known for rejecting a bribe from the CIA.
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Israel:
Lee is regarded as a dictator (albeit enlightened) who established Singapore.
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Paraguay:
Lee Kuan Yew is known as the 'father of the nation' of Singapore, having transformed it into a wealthy country.
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Venezuela:
Lee Kuan Yew's model was imported by Deng Xiaoping to create a compatible system of capitalism and dictatorship in China.
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Iraq:
Lee Kuan Yew is noted as the founder of Singapore's renaissance.
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