After almost three years as Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong still has not come out of the shadow of his father, modern Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew (LKY). Long seen as arrogant and preordained to take over the reins of government, PM Lee has been successful in softening his image and assuring Singaporeans that he is not the same stern, autocratic figure his father is. Policy continuity has marked PM Lee's tenure, as he has focused on promoting economic growth and competitiveness. At critical and even routine times, however, LKY takes center stage, seemingly relegating his son to the sidelines, notably during last year's elections. The two have even offered different explanations to the press on LKY's role in the cabinet. Singaporeans, possibly including the PM, seem to find LKY's prominence and engagement reassuring. But PM Lee could pay a political price after LKY's passing if he fails to establish himself as a force in his own right. Full story
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