Singapore’s Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing has called for the establishment of new international rules and stronger partnerships to address the changing nature of global conflicts. Speaking on the evolution of geopolitical tensions, Chan emphasized that contemporary conflicts now transcend traditional military boundaries, increasingly incorporating cyber threats, economic warfare, and information manipulation. He urged the international community to collaborate on updated regulatory frameworks to maintain global stability and security in an increasingly interconnected yet fragmented world.
- Identified that modern conflicts have evolved beyond conventional military engagements to include cyber, economic, and digital dimensions.
- Stressed that existing international frameworks and rules are insufficient to address contemporary grey-zone tactics and non-traditional threats.
- Called for the development of new global standards and rules to govern emerging technologies and protect critical infrastructure.
- Emphasized the critical need for stronger multilateral partnerships and collaborative trust to prevent geopolitical escalation.
- Highlighted the importance of building national and collective resilience against supply chain disruptions and information warfare.
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