Singapore and Indonesia Launch Defence Alumni Initiative

Singapore and Indonesia officially launched the Indonesia-Singapore (INDOSIN) Defence Alumni initiative on Tuesday, July 14, in Jakarta. The program, known as Persahabatan Alumni Pertahanan (PERSAHAN), aims to formalize and maintain professional and personal ties between generations of military officers from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Indonesian National Defence Forces (TNI). Establishing the PERSAHAN … Read more

Chan Chun Sing Urges Global Partnerships to Address Evolving Conflicts

Beyond Multilateralism: Why ‘Coalitions of the Willing’ Are the Future of Global Security The traditional pillars of international cooperation—large, slow-moving multilateral institutions—are being tested like never before. In an era where cyber warfare, AI-driven disinformation, and the vulnerability of critical subsea infrastructure define national security, the old rulebook is proving insufficient. As Singapore’s Defence Minister … Read more

17 Nations Form Undersea Cable Protection Pact Amid US-China Absence

The Invisible Frontline: Protecting the World’s Underwater Nervous System Modern global commerce doesn’t just run on ships and planes; it runs on light pulses traveling through glass fibers deep beneath the waves. From high-frequency trading data to critical energy grids, our digital civilization is tethered to a fragile network of undersea cables. As seventeen nations … Read more

Singapore and 16 Nations Launch Global Initiative to Protect Underwater Infrastructure

Securing the Lifelines of the Global Economy The modern world runs on invisible threads. Beneath the surface of our oceans lie vast networks of telecommunications and energy cables that act as the circulatory system for the global economy. These subsea cables carry over 95 per cent of all internet and data traffic, making them essential … Read more

US Defence Chief Hegseth Meets PM Wong Ahead of Shangri-La Dialogue

The Bedrock of Pacific Stability: Why the Singapore-US Defense Partnership Matters In an era defined by rapid geopolitical shifts and intensifying great-power competition, the alliance between Singapore and the United States stands out as a model of long-term strategic alignment. Recent high-level discussions between top officials underscore a reality often overlooked in the noise of … Read more