Erosion of major-power deterrence could spur adventurism, make world more dangerous: Chan Chun Sing

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Erosion of major-power deterrence could spur adventurism, make world more dangerous: Chan Chun Sing

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Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing warned that erosion of major-power deterrence could encourage reckless actions and increase global dangers. Speaking at the Middle East Institute conference, he highlighted the risks of resolving disputes through force instead of diplomacy.

"The impulse to resort to force to resolve disputes reflects a worrying trend of breakdown in diplomacy," says Singapore's defence minister at the Middle East Institute's annual conference.

World Security Conflict Politics Chan Chun Sing major-power deterrence security risks Middle East Institute diplomacy breakdown

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