Building strategic confidence; avoiding worst-case outcomes/

NG Eng Hen

Building strategic confidence; avoiding worst-case outcomes/ Ng Eng Hen - 2012

This article is an abridged version of the speech delivered by Singapore's current Defence Minister at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on 5th June 2011. It talks about the current situation of global security given major incidents that have happened in the past decade which include the 9/11 attacks, the global financial crisis of 2008, and the ongoing conflict in Libya. ASEAN shows its commitment in maintaining regional stability by building confidence through robust bilateral and multilateral partnerships, open and inclusive dialogue, cooperation based on mutual respect and confidence-building exercises, resolving differences peacefully in accordance with international law.


SINGAPORE--ARMED FORCES