In an interview, SMU Associate Professor of Sociology Alwyn Lim discussed the significance of the Elite Quality Index 2023 and key indicators used to determine the elite index of each country as well as what a country’s elite standing reveal. The Index ranks countries based on their elites' sustainable value creation, with Switzerland overtaking Singapore this year. Assoc Prof Lim highlighted Singapore's strong second place, reflecting its elites' societal value. He discussed Singapore's centralised governance with Switzerland's decentralised style, while noting the Index's relevance for policymakers and businesses. Observing the global ranking shifts, Assoc Prof Lim remains hopeful about Singapore's prospects to regain the lead.