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.
John Q. Hosedrinker