Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has cautioned that the nation must prepare for a more volatile global environment marked by increased conflict and fighting. Addressing current international tensions, including those in the Middle East and Europe, Wong highlighted the potential for significant disruptions to global stability and trade. He emphasized the necessity of strengthening national resilience and maintaining social cohesion to navigate these challenges. The Prime Minister urged citizens to remain vigilant as the world undergoes a period of heightened geopolitical competition and economic uncertainty.
- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned of a more dangerous global landscape with a higher likelihood of regional and international conflicts.
- Ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine were cited as major contributors to global instability and potential supply chain disruptions.
- The strategic rivalry between the United States and China continues to pose significant risks to regional security and economic cooperation.
- Wong stressed the importance of social cohesion and national unity as a primary defense against external pressures and divisive influences.
- The government emphasized the continued relevance of a “Total Defence” strategy to prepare for both conventional and unconventional threats.
- Singapore remains committed to upholding international law and a rules-based order to navigate the complexities of modern geopolitics.
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One missile can blow Singapore to pieces lah. Better to stay neutral rather than siding with US.
Oil found in Singapore?
Absolutely agree.
F15 and F35 both are vulnerable to advanced, adaptive air-defense systems, as shown by reports of combat damage in Iran.
During 1970s Singapore defence budget was as high as 5 percent of GDP. Singapore should invest more on developing our defence industries as defence spending will increase in many countries over the next 5-10 years.
Sg better off that he just keep his big mouth shut
The 1ran vvar demonstrated that those bases were not for defense.
They were prepared to preemptively strike neighboring countries.
Then, they themselves became legitimate targets for retaliation by those neighboring countries.
…they are liability .
Spore port for US warship
If the war between china and phillipines and US
Then spore is in dangerouz
Drone missile
PAP is prepared to increase their Salaries ! 😅 Madness !
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Thats why you cannot forget WW2 Japanese Occupation, Sook Ching Massacre, Unit 731 etc
Singapore far from any conflict
All ASEAN countries are small and weak in the world context. ASEAN needs to stay strong and close together if we want to survive and thrive in the turbulent world. We cannot allow religion or race issues to divide us because the danger is real out there.
Ya drone warfare and drone defense
Nothing beats diplomacy.
Great prime minister you have in Singapore. I wish our government in New Zealand was this clever. The National party is smarter than the Labour party but needs to be more like your ruling party.
fight your way to WIN now !!!….no more world order or international law but fight for what you want !!
Singapore have no natural resources. So no need to worry. Worry abt your vote for upcoming election.