Multipolar world

Munich Report: US Becomes Global Risk, Spurring International Hedging

The Munich Security Conference report highlights a global shift away from US-led international order, driven by President Trump’s reelection and subsequent foreign policy changes. Trump’s actions, including tariff threats and territorial ambitions, have created significant global uncertainty, prompting other powers to view the US as a risk. The report questions whether reduced US engagement will exacerbate or mitigate global instability. The upcoming conference aims to address pressing issues, including the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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Singapore’s Adaptation to a Post-American World Order

Singapore faces a less predictable global order due to the United States’ shift towards a more transactional foreign policy, characterized by protectionist measures and withdrawal from multilateral agreements. This new reality necessitates adaptation from Singapore, despite the continued importance of its US relationship. Simultaneously, Singapore must actively maintain strong relations with its neighbors amid existing geopolitical tensions, including unresolved conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and potential flashpoints in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea. The US-China relationship remains a significant source of global uncertainty.

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