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Shangri-La Dialogue - keeping channels open in dangerous times
As US-China rivalry intensifies, the trusted role that Singapore plays and the forum it provides take on growing importance.
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Han Fook Kwang For The Straits Times, Han Fook Kwang
What happens when you gather defence ministers and their officials from 59 countries, including from the two most powerful in the world, under one roof to talk about war and peace?
You hope they won't spend the time discussing their war plans and how to inflict the greatest pain on their enemies.
