Defence not just about capabilities, intention also matters: Chan Chun Sing

Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing offered a striking paradox on Channel NewsAsia's Deep Dive podcast: the nation exists in a strategic gray zone—neither at war nor at peace in any traditional sense. For a small island nation surrounded by larger powers and crucial shipping lanes, defence strategy isn't only about military hardware. It's about signaling resolve and intent, managing regional uncertainty, and maintaining the delicate balance that has kept Singapore stable for decades.

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