Security Beyond Military Might
Singapore's security is not built solely on military spending and might, indicating a multifaceted approach to national defence.
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Chan Chun Sing on Keeping Singapore Safe in an Unstable World
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing discusses the evolving security landscape, military spending, and the role of defence diplomacy in deterring threats without raising tensions.
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Chan Chun Sing on keeping Singapore safe in an unstable world: 'We are not at war but neither are we at peace'
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Evolving Nature of Warfare
The security landscape is evolving, and the nature of warfare is changing, necessitating new strategies to strengthen the country's defence.
2Balancing Deterrence and Tension
A key challenge for the state is deterring potential threats without unnecessarily raising tensions in the region.
3Role of Defence Diplomacy
The interview highlights the importance of defence diplomacy behind closed doors as part of Singapore's security strategy.
4Military Evolution
The Singapore Army is evolving to prepare soldiers for future conflicts, adapting to the global arms race in military spending.
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“How does the global arms race impact Singapore's military spending?”
“What specific changes is the Singapore Army making to prepare for future conflicts?”
“How does defence diplomacy help deter threats without raising tensions?”
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Context
Singapore's Defence Strategy
In an unstable world, Singapore's defence strategy involves more than just military spending. The country must adapt to an evolving security landscape and changing nature of warfare. This includes engaging in defence diplomacy and preparing the military for future conflicts while managing regional tensions.
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How does Singapore strengthen its defence in an evolving security landscape?
The country must adapt to the changing nature of warfare and strengthen its defence through various means beyond just military spending.
2How can the state deter potential threats without raising tensions?
The state must find ways to deter potential threats without unnecessarily raising tensions, balancing security needs with diplomatic relations.
3What is the role of defence diplomacy in Singapore's security?
Defence diplomacy behind closed doors plays a significant role in Singapore's security strategy, alongside military preparation and spending.
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Chan Chun Sing
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In this week's Deep Dive, Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang speak with Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing in a wide-ranging interview on the role of defence diplomacy behind closed doors, the global arms race in military spending and how the Singapore Army is evolving to prepare soldiers for future conflicts.
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Singapore's security is not just built on military spending and might.
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With the security landscape evolving and the nature of warfare changing, what does it take to strengthen the country's defence?
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How can the state deter potential threats without unnecessarily raising tensions?
- Publisher show notes
In this week’s Deep Dive, Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang speak with Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing in a wide-ranging interview on the role of defence diplomacy behind closed doors, the global arms race in military spending and how the Singapore Army is evolving to prepare soldiers for future conflicts.
- Publisher show notes
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