‘Does Russia belong in Europe?’ asks Singapore’s foreign minister
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Singapore’s foreign minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, explains why Singapore condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And given history’s global conflicts in Europe, and now the war in Ukraine, Balakrishnan says that the strategic question now facing the continent is where Europe starts and ends.
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I wish our country have this well spoken and intelligent leaders, not just public personalities turned policitians.
Relate so much to this. Singapore truly has much to be proud of
Sure, the sg govt supports and funds isr*el too, which is ironic considering we ourselves were subject to colonialism, ethnic cleansing and other atrocities.
LHL denounced the attack by hamas but not the violent apartheid regime of isr*el? We are seeing a second holocaust, of Palestinians now and sg is not on the right side of history bc its spineless
Well spoken do not means good politician
As a Singaporean, I agree, US never annexed anyone after the UN charter in 1945 unlike Ruzzia
@@-The-Grim-Reaper- I agree, US are warmongers, Russians are Imperialists
What a well spoken man
He was national debator in his college yrs.
I'd like to see flippant chup ching boy vivian bala (his father is indian tamil, his mother is chinese hokkien) tell CCP Xi Jinping & Wang Yi off for destabilizing regional peace & security in their continuing aggression in the South China Sea with their "historical" fictitious 9 Dashed Lines, and their constant threat to invade Taiwan.
This is the same Minister, along with another Indian Minister Shamugam, who were embroiled in a scandal involving the rental of huge government owned black & white colonial bungalows on massive plots of state land at below market rates, and getting taxpayers to foot their renovations bill.
Conveniently, neither the Parliament in the one party state of Singapore nor the prime minister censured them nor referred them to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau.
As a Singaporean, I agree, US never annexed anyone after the UN charter in 1945 unlike Ruzzia
@@-The-Grim-Reaper- USA has fought in countless wars for their own benefit after 1945. Vietnam, Korea. Many in s. america, Africa and Europe
He is acting stupid, Ukraine is America proxy war , America want to weaken Russia after that is China, America daddy sanction Russia we sanction Russia,we are spineless lackey of America.
Where do these Singapore politician get their education to talk with such clarity and articulate history
@heartraidersofficial4839wait till bro sees all the NA and NT stream kids speaking
You have to be quite educated to become a part of the SG parliament. In Vivian Balakrishnan's case, he was formerly an ophthalmologist under The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and studied in Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore.
Y’all notice the BRITISH Accent??!,,,,even in HK you notice too??,,,,,LoL
In uk
@@lintran3211 : He doesn't have a British accent. Those with accents have moved on... cos they would not be this disloyal to the Monarch.... Cos that is genuine treason ?.... That is why this person.. whoever he is.. He isn't even speaking a British accent. He is not diplomat of the British. Not at all.
Singapore Foreign Minister is well respected.
LMAO.
I'd like to see flippant chup ching boy vivian bala (his father is indian tamil, his mother is chinese hokkien) tell CCP Xi Jinping & Wang Yi off for destabilizing regional peace & security in their continuing aggression in the South China Sea with their "historical" fictitious 9 Dashed Lines, and their constant threat to invade Taiwan.
This is the same Minister, along with another Indian Minister Shamugam, who were embroiled in a scandal involving the rental of huge government owned black & white colonial bungalows on massive plots of state land at below market rates, and getting taxpayers to foot their renovations bill.
Conveniently, neither the Parliament in the one party state of Singapore nor the prime minister censured them nor referred them to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau.
I agree
the singapore gov is always well respected, because its citizens cant even protest on the streets, can't vote either.
@@Levinas-od5yxthat's right 👍
@@Levinas-od5yxwe very much can vote. As a matter of fact it's compulsory to vote once one has reached voting age
Singapore in principle has really no real say in the world. They just go where the tide moves. This may offend a lot of Singaporeans but this is the unfortunate truth.
I mean, it's a city state with no natural resources or arable land. Their existence hinges on business from Japan and the West. Can't blame them for not wanting to piss them off.
I can wholeheartedly agree, even as a Singaporean. Being so small, we can give our inputs, but most of the time it's to keep us in the other nations' good books. We can't risk offending others if they can risk our survival as a country with a mere flick of a finger.
little zionist
The fact is Singapore spoke the truth and not say no comment or take a side has many others wd which goes against the takes sides as the wind blows.
Singapore has spoken against CCP china in the south China seas in following the UNCLOS irking CCP china a few times.
Singapore has also stood for international rules based adherence which once again goes against what is being insinuated but rather shows its size did not matter and many country seek its way of attaining peace even during crisis around the world.
Not sure why one cannot just admit that the FM of SG did speak well to purport the fact well and that is the crux the matter or forum (whichever it may be). We need to take wat is rightly said the substance shared barring political affiliation or orientation or its geographical size or strength.
Cheers 🥂
@deathsentence-bk9gn u got it wrong not work with the most beneficial but the most rightful one.
Singapore is not a dog that chases bones.
Singapores strength is its integrity and will to stand up for following the international accepted rules based norms.
It is the major investor in major projects around the world - 85% in BRI projects and other countries development projects big and small. A known contributor in world social development, humanitarian, relief and social supporter not forgetting UN roles and participation.
Now it has embarked on futuristic research in most sectors even biomedical, AI tech and Green projects.
So Singapore is thinking, working and heading to face the tumulus world. So it doesn't need to kow tow to any abd do the wrongs just to be successful.
How many times CCP China has threatened Singapore for speaking its mind and took a stand and supporting the internal rules based norms. It takes guts for a small country to tell off a big country even the US in the Michael case and death penalty condemnation for drug smugglers - this is Bcos if it's strength in knowledge based country.
Working with partners doesn't mean u work for the wrong reason which many countries are doing now and get caught later.
Cheers 🥂
Wise man, wise words
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Singapore: Be like the leaf in the wind. We go wherever the wind blows us. 😅
I mean he is a good diplomat, he hasn't taken a clear position and at the same time let both sides in the belief that he could be their ally or at least partner.
That shouldn’t matter as long as his main concern is for the people of his country.
CCP hub
@@rangoman1815 sg is far from being a ccp puppet tard🤡
Bullshit
What an incredibly eloquent and well-spoken man. I love Singapore and hope to visit someday
As a Ukrainian trapped in war torn Ukraine, i find his words wise. Nicely pointed out. I wish Ukraine had politicians like that but alas...
BS. Ukraine is a sovereign democratic nation .. invaded by Russia claiming Ukraine has Nazis violating Russian rights.
Nazi Germany with Russia's support invaded Poland and then proceeded to conquer Europe for the Master Race. Communists from Russia, China, Korea & Vietnam ... started Revolutions to seize control of their nations forcing the People to obey or die. The Soviet Unions used the defeat of Nazi Germany ... to seize control of the "liberated" Eastern nations and force the People to obey or die.
If you are a Ukrainian ... you are one of those Russia loving traitors ... who in 1994 gave up all of Ukraines nukes, destroyed all their advanced weapons, agreed to never become a nuclear power ... and kept the Russian black Sea fleet in Ukraine meaning Ukraine will never be allowed to join Nato.
Took quite a while for him to grow into what you see now.
You dont need politicians like him in Ukraine. You need to live in Singapore.
Ya, singapore has a very good government. And is one of the if not safest country in the world. Join us LMAO
@@julielikesunicorns348 I'd live to but the Ukrainian government closed borders for all unprivileged civilian men.
Say the same thing to US and NATO when it's Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya.
And to Israel.
Singapore is rich, their people are good, but foreign policy? Not so much.
Friends to all, enemy of none. Cant say it's a wrong approach as Singapore is a small nation at the end of day, easily pushed around by bigger nations.
Some barks at anyone everyone. Some bark appropriately.
Foreign policy is deterrence. You don't always have to take a stand, and that dichotomy is what is ruining western countries. It's always okay to not intervene.
Singapore is Not so rich and very little.
@jackcat3745 little yes, not so rich, not sure what you're talking about. It's 4th on the GDP per capita scale. And singapore does not borrow money to fund its national budgets (for those wondering, 50% is funded by profits from the previous year, 50% comes from the reserves. So it has zero debt owed. Only in recent years singabonds were introduced for long term infrastructure projects which are still projected to make more profit. So it's cash rich too. So your statement seems to be more hate than actual facts.
He said something without saying anything 😂
He said tons. You just didnt hear it. In essence, hes commenting on the state of war in Europe from an outside perspective. From a tiny country whose impact and influence on the european side of the world is miniscule. ‘We’ Singapore sees the tragic state of affairs there, but are unable to stop it. Regardless, Singapore’s stance is for stopping violence.
@@jjindalsx3304 well explained 👍
@@jjindalsx3304What you said is exactly what he means, a very general point, and nothing more. No particular stance and opinion.
@@beepbeep5153 so what even the question the interview ask him? Do you know?
@@HungLe-ju6dv😂😂😂😂😢😢😢
Singapore worried that Malaysia/Indonesia will one day decide to invade lol.
I would think whatever they throw at them, Singapore will probably decimate their forces.
@@meledwards4554Defeat start with hubris & complacency.
Just look at how the IDF failed the people of Israel when Hamas attacked and killed hundreds a week ago.
And they have been fighting actual wars with real bullets, although the current generation is merely basking in the reflected glory of their tougher predecessors.
The SAF?
Pew pew pew with "universal rounds". LMAO.
@@therealrobinc Are u from Singapore?
@@meledwards4554interesting perspective considering how many NSFs are either chaokeng or how regulars are just wayang and mosf of the nafs just want the 2 yrs to be done with. And from the recent Israel and Palestine conflict, even Israel with its top notch defense can't detect the invaders with one of the nest intelligence agency in the world amd its iron dome cannot counter all the missles. SG is way smaller than Israel, just a few missles into our land, and we have severe damage due to how densly populated we are. Rather dont antagonist our neighbours and font overestimate ourselves and underestimate anyone. Most of our paper generals and NSFs have never seen war or fought in war b4. No matter jow good a simulation is, it cant vompare to a real war where you know that your life and those you love are being threatened. And people usually breakdown during such moments. Given a choice, most would pack up and flee rather than fight.
As the saying goes, hard times create strong men, strong men creates good times, and good times create weak men. And weak men creates hard times. The generation is too pampered and safe due to SG economic growth. And as someone from that generation, i can see it considering after serving NS, i can see so many people just want to rso rsi and excuse sunlight, excuse rmj excuse this, excuse that and considered the two years as a waste of time.. So can we be so sure that if a conflict comes, we won't think about running? Only time will tell
@@meledwards4554I don't believe in the quantity of the assets. It's the quantity of the people. If Malaysia and Indonesia are able to decimate us, it's not their manpower or equipment. It's their will to fight and win a war. Singapore is sure we have better equipment, but our will power to fight a war? I doubt that..
I would follow this man! Men like this ,who does not look at problems from one side or the other,but from a birds eye overview to understand ALL sides,is so extraordinarily rare that I find it sad that; we as soo incredibly special and alone,the universe is unending. Yet we are alone in such vastness,yet instinctively we look to divide, hate,and hurt each other, over the most absolutely mindless,cruel and senseless of reasons.
Now ask the same question again to Israel.
this why country in past who get control by england always dont have driver always follow europe, Singapore get freedom from give away england you dont struggling to get independence "HOW DARE YOU TALK ABOUT ASIAN PRESPECTIVE??????"
Singapore got kicked out....not a "giveaway land"
@ricoshet-fj8wt ? need some help dude?
Hamas is worse than a virus
It’s not really the same thing at all but ok
Hypocrites, deviationists, and tyrants draw lines too but they do it to deceive the gullible, the fools and the cowards.
when you can understand that you will see the truth and light and understand that you are children of darkness, the real pagans sadly.
The art of non-saying 😂
But they never condemned Israel because it's an important ally. The double standards. 🙄
It is their decision what they want to say. If you are not Sporean , uou hv no right to say they hv double standards. They are 1st world already.
Have you condemned Hamas and Iran and the other proxy forces?
@@jermainamburayan580I’m a Singaporean and I say out country is pro genocide.
@@justliberty4072yes I have. And I will condemn Israel for the genocide and Singapore for being bff with zionist
@@s_shaleh err.. Hamas started first. It is a different situation, not double standard.
SG fkd up on that decision for the Russians. Should’ve stayed neutral. Actions have consequences comrade.
Woah singapore has taken a western narrative. I am disappointed, i worked in Russia n also in Singapore and singapore's Mr. LEE would not have taken sides. Do you really know the history and reality behind Ukraine? It will put prespective. What a clown
Why are there so many unnecessary rude remarks here from his opposition camp? Like it or not he represents a country that has its own set of doctrine and has to stick to that. It’s not about shouting out his own opinion, whereas your entry here like mine are our own opinions. Tell me how you can give suggestions to make things better, not just yake non stop.
Hello Vivan, you were given plenty of historical data and information. You choose to be a puppet for the US! Go away, please. You know nothing about Russia but plethora evidence of the US being the bully here. He talk through his ###@&#£@
Because he needs to please his USA master but wants to convince the populace that he is doing so for a legitimate reason. But the double standard is sticking out like a sore thumb.
@@tanc.h8675
You need to please your Russian dad, but also convince the populace that you're doing it for the right reasons. Even more annoying！
Well said , Sir!!
Becoz keyboard warriors
What an impressive and softly powerful man. Articulate and highly intelligent
Typical Anglo-Saxon colonial slave mentality.
Not powerful.
.....and shrewed
Impressive my foot.. this guy is a genocide supporter
Singapore is a small, new country, but has one of the strongest currencies in the world, not just in Asia and the ASEAN region, not to mention one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
You are right at the moment , our tourism, airlines, shipping, finance, education etc is top notch....
UN Security Tribunal ruled that the West Philippine Sea Islands belong to Philippines as part of their sovereignty and security zone. Those islands were inhabited by the Filipinos since time immemorial! But China insists that they belong to them since it is included in their 9-dash line! Philippines also presented their oldest map including those islands! Those islands are just under 200 nautical miles from the mainland Philippines while China is 2000 miles away from those islands! Does it make sense that China threatens the Philippine boats and fishermen and prevent them to enter the islands which are truly Philippine Islands? Does it mean that China Sea belongs to China just by name rather than territorial waters of the closest country?????
Thank you 🙏
This is how Leaders should think.
Americans are too aggressive. They dont listen to advice. Ukraine was a mistake but they won't acknowledge it. Europe politicians ,except macron are drunk in superiority. Europe can perish and its a reality. They will perish because Asia is regaining. There is no reason for asians to go to Europe. But they are flocking to Asia. For business
For tourism, for ideas,rejuvenating
For hope
Where’s is the line?? Ask scientists,, where the natural gas/minerals/gold/rare commodities is
This narrative is as stupid as asking "is Japan part of Asia? " I hope Singapore as small as an island nation will continue to play a smart geopolitical strategy created by LKY. But I'm not so optimistic anymore.
@@ahxiong-qn5jr exactly! I'd give him some credit for that question if he's 3 yo. But from the mouth of a foreign minister?
@ahxiong-qn5jr it's a no brainer! Russia historically hasn't been fully blended in the western civilization despite some genuine effort by Peter the great & Catherine the great. Before Bolsheviks revolution, Czar's Russia was basically a farmer dominant society, far from the western industrialized nations. And we all know the history since then. Today Putin has no interest to lead Russia to a democratic system politically and economically. The simple answer would be: Russia has never been a full member of Europe, under Putin, Russia walks further away including in ideology. I was shocked to watch that stupid question coming from the mouth of a foreign minister.
I'd give you an opposite example: Japan. After Meiji Restoration, from noble class to bureaucrats, the whole nation went through a complex and fundamental change to westernize which separated Japan from the rest of Asian countries, especially China. Today, Japan is a core member of G7, the 3rd largest economy, a westernized power with beautiful Asian palette.
Simply put, Japan geologically never moved, but has been an important part of western power. Russia hasn't moved either, but it has slipped further away from the West.
@ahxiong-qn5jr if LKY were alive today, he would never ask that stupid question but seize the opportunity as to maximize the benefits for Singapore by riding the wave of global structural transformation. This is what a shrewd state man & politician should do.
@ahxiong-qn5jr frankly I don't know what you are talking about.
It's irrelevant when or in what situation that guy asked the question. Because the answer can't be more clear: Russia has never been a full member of Europe, under Putin, it slipped further away.
2nd, LKY, the shrewd state man and the founding father of Singapore, had created the perfect strategy for the country in the geopolitical game (both regional & international) . The future generations of leaders just follow it.
3rd, LKY's game plan may be fine-tuned to a certain extent because the world has been changing rapidly, especially after Putin's invasion.
I can lay out some history for you to think about:
Singapore has been a huge beneficiary after Chinese HK policy change. Chinese economy will slide to an abyss, the risk of military confrontation between China & Taiwan increases. What is the best strategy for Singapore to deal between China & Taiwan?
Russia will lose its aggression in Ukraine, in the process, the western power led by America is organizing several regional alliances around the world to counter the threat from China & Russia. The new alliance will yield a tremendous & long term impact in world order, economy, military & diplomacy. What should Singapore position itself in this ever more intensified shift?
Whatever your answers may be, it'd be far better than that stupid question.
It is ok to do sea reclamation to increase maritime boundary?
I think wikipedia defines it as the western side of the Ural mountains.
Works for me.
And also is USA part of Europe
He just skipped over Japan's involvement in WW2, as it was only a matter of europe 😂
He clearly has never heard of Sook Ching.
I don't trust politicians.
Yeah we get it, you only trust the fictional book called a quran.
Poor you, not ready to receive enlightment from quran@@edenassos
Ok Muslim, go back to your Quran.
@edenas59249 it's alright. It's better than trusting and idolise the devils.
@@syidaabdul9878A good politician does the job to serve the people. All people.
proper perspective
Spot on!
Europe has always been in war since the Roman Empire
Can he say the same for Israel??????????
womp womp
No... Because it's a different situation entirely...
@@joshuaohuka7719 let me tell you something. Wars have 2 sides, and both sides will have someone funding these wars, in this case the US. Printing money and sending it out tax payers money to both sides of nations at war. That money sent is spent only to selected nations for purchasing or weapons and supplies. It is a gigantic money laundering scheme at the expense of innocent lives to profit the military complexes and those majority shareholders. So you need to grow up and start understanding how the world works than to feed your brains with stupid left and right media propaganda.
😂😂😂😂😂 His next paycheck will bounce ! Or account would be ceased. Or worse he will be sanctioned !
Can he say the same for the Arabs in israel???????? Why are Arabs in historical israel??????
He just said Euros are the problem without vocalizing it 😂
Ironic the 2nd world war in the pacific was started when an Asian country caught up with European ambition.
Arab name detected, opinion rejected
No, what he was really pointing to is that the Mongols came from asia and turned parts of eastern europe into the barbarism of the Mongol empire. And the duchy of muscovy - aka "russia" - has never been able to shrug that legacy off.
Singapore condemnd russia but not israel what a hyprocate, as indonesia that really make me sad that my felow south east asian who have fave imperialisme forget abuot it
Such an intelligent and controlled individual
Well said!
Uh that line is when a sovereign nation says no, we are not part of Russia
Putin believes that Siberia starts in east Germany. I’m not joking, that’s actually what he believes.
Even neighbors who live next door to each other can't agree on their property's boundary, but somehow you've solve the world's boundary problems.
@@ounkeo you don’t get to invade your neighbours house to determine the property line.
There wouldn't be a line if Russia was a civilized country
I’ve never been calmer in the presence of a politician nor did I ever think I could be 😌
We are small, go back to history we are actually part of Malaya. To stop the racial riots in the early sixties the late Tengku Abdul Rahman call on Lee Kuan Yew and gave him to take care of Singapore. Deep into this is because LKY wants Tengku to allow PAP into Malaya Government, the question is that the government comprises of UMNO,MCA and MIC already represented by three major races. So who are you going to represent asked Tengku to LKY. He replied he wants to represent the Malaysian so that means he wants to run the country. Thats where danger is looming, thats how he gave him to take care of Singapore. Dont forget Singapore did not get Independent by itself it was Malaya that got the Indipendent from the British. So dont think you are somebody even you can have the best defence system which it wont last.
At least Singapore’s army has fighter jets that flies and not those without jet engines as per “stolen”; submarines that is better not to be submerged and ships contracts awarded with different systems delayed delivery.
So, yes ~ we are proud of Singapore and Singapore’s achievements; always way ahead of Malaysia.
Singapore yahudi asia tenggara..❤
@@zulkafli4091
Malaysia corruptions biggest 1MDB and ministers:-
1. The Malaysian government is facing a fresh corruption crisis after officials admitted that two US-made fighter jet engines had disappeared from an air force base after apparently being illicitly sold by military officers to a South American arms dealer.
2. The submarine can still dive but when we detected the defects, we were advised that it should not dive,” Defense Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.
3. The case of Malaysia, the issue of littoral combat ships first began back in December 2011, when the Ministry of Defence had awarded a contract amounting to RM9 billion to Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd for the manufacture of six littoral combat ships. None of the ships have been delivered over a 10-year period.
And ~ Malaysia's former deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was on Friday acquitted of 40 bribery charges linked to a visa scheme.
Hahaha so much for a Islamic nation with records of corruption so publicly even the lowest policeman is corrupted.
“The herbal soup hawker, Amar Zaid Amir Lim, also known as Lim Thiam Fook, claimed that three police officers tried to intimidate and extort RM3,000 from him for running his herbal soup stall during the Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0 period. “
@@angxiang3186Don't be arrogance with ur baseless statements...now maybe spore can depending by us n zionist..but not on the future mate....don't forget the roots of Singapura history..
U must be the dumbest of the land of dumb dumb ~ go and check my statements of facts captured as per above; before you called them “baseless”.
Did Singapore condemn seperation of Kosovo from Serbia? Talk about selective righteouness and double standard
Has Singapore condemned China's nine-dash line?
Have they condemned Taiwan for its 11 dash line? Oups it doesn’t fit your narrative
Russia has always been a part of Europe. Even Vladivostok is clearly European. Asia starts at Kazakhstan.
Europe is in Asia. What gives ???
Will he say the same about Israel?
Singapore is vulnerable.
In Singapore, boundaries are drawn for party political power by PAP.
Neighbouring countries could draw boundaries, isn't this possible.
Opposition parties cried foul sought status quo on redrawn boundaries.
" Helpless "
The progress, prosperity and reputations of Singapore speaks for itself. The minimal contributions by Oppositions parties to Singapore's achievements all these years are obvious. They are out to create mischief.
As a small nation, it’s in the BEST INTEREST OF SINGAPORE to mind our own business as we still have many problems unresolved. Why sanction Russia for the Ukraine War?
Correct❤❤
Your education minister teaching about October 7 in schools, not so much of minding your own siat
You say "our" like how you have forgotten Singapore derives a big part of its economy by positioning itself as a major financial hub, attracting money from the east and west. The US sanctioned Russia and those not willing to comply with those sanctions, will not be able do business with US companies, so say goodbye to those big neon signs of JPMorgan and Citibank in Marina bay.
Smart man. Intelligent answer. Clever analysis. Don’t fuck with the big boys.
Wow his speech excellent power líder
Where is that line? To Europeans... As far the eye can see ... and beyond! Remember colonialism... European expansionism? Think about it!
This👍🏼
The art od saying many words without saying anything at all.
That are sporean politicians 😂😂😂😂
Goon is the best Word to describe this Goon
Intelligent leadership is so refreshing to hear in this world political craziness.
Only in Singapore, will you have an asian guy with the English first name Vivian and a Tamil surname Balakrishnan. What an awesome country.
Would the honourable minister say the same thing for China’s attempts to redraw the boundaries in South China Sea or he thinks that it is historical mistake being corrected by force
Why would any country invade Singapore? No natural resources, humid and hot as hell, low population, and expensive labor, etc.
Anger+ geographical location? Why would anybody invade Afghanistan, it has no natural resources, no agriculture, is hot and dry, and has no industry. And yet people invaded it multiple times. Singapore by contrast has a developed industry, a good location, and is a Chinese majority country in a region where they are minorities.
@@take2762actually Afghanistan has natural resources buried under their soil estimated to be in the trillions in USD. Check your facts before posting. A simple Google search will tell u they are sitting on a large quantity of rare earth elements.
@@take2762I have to correct you there. Afghanistan has a lot of natural resources but set aside that for a minute. Both countries (Singapore and Afghanistan) both seem to have a lot of potential in terms of geographical location. So that itself is enough sometimes
@@krishrocks11 Geographical location advantages, maybe... All such thing is non-existence under the eyes of ICBM.
I dont think there's an official nuclear world war yet.
@@silverware1191 hmm I guess I was thinking more along the lines of shipping as in access to ocean etc. Didn't consider defensive advantage which I guess ICBMs don't care about. Not sure how we got onto nuclear war but still these 2 countries are pretty important strategic places but still Afghanistan would rank higher in terms of land potential and location (maybe?). Anyways I'm not sure what we're talking about anymore haha
As a nation we have to be consistent in our views ..
So what is our real stand on the Palestinian conflict ??
It’s very difficult for any of our politicians to take a real stand .
So what we have here is selective political correctness
When we do that
We lose our credibility as a nation
If you look at the protests around the world .. speaks volume .
Governments around the world are not true representation of what people really want .
It’s embarrassing to see politicians and governments do not have the back bone to call a spade ♠️ a spade .
He pointed out the whole history of human being in one sentence.
How So?🤔🤔🤔
A good obedient USA lackey
Interesting...where is that line?
Malaysia actually stayed neutral
N refused to condemn the war, just wow, no balls?
If you want us to care about your freaking wars, start paying us taxes and become our citizens.
Actually, his last comments are more applicable to Asia - 9 dash line, EEZ, UNCLOS, 10 dash line, overlapping claims. Everything he says about "the line" is exponentially more applicable to Asia. There's disputed islands, artificial islands, Japanese and Chinese disputed islands, Russian and Japanese disputed islands, Vietnamese and China disputed islands, and on and on.
As Malaysian, I wish one day malaysia singapore indonesia brunei can merge into 1 nation. 😂 Then we could become region powerhouse.
Yeah, right. Keep on dreaming.
its every country in the europe n world wants to imitate n be like Singapore n build buildings that look like Singapore buildings. ever since Singapore is createf, the world has look to Singapore as a City building model. watever we do, the world follow n copycat.i am a Singaporean. copyright. eve.
Europe is little.
Singapore must stay low profile Sir
Correct...
I haven’t heard anyone that well spoken, much less from a politician nowadays. Very clear, precise and got his point across. He’d fit right in the 1950s high class American society.
And we condemns Hamas attack on Israel
mr minister, are you sure you know you history?
It actually has nothing to do with that question unless the implication is that you would support an Asian country against a European one no matter what.
Russia is more Asian continent than European
smart man.ur right.
The answer is very simple: ask the PEOPLE of Ukraine where THEY want that line to be. And like 14 other former Warsaw Pact countries who experienced Russian domination first hand, they want to be in Europe. The Russians have only themselves to blame for the expansion of NATO.
Frankly, the West lost a grand opportunity to bring in Russia from the cold (pun intended) after the collapse of the USSR, due to hubris & die-hard prejudice of the old guard & neo-cons.
Heck, if the Krauts & Japs can be best buddies now with the Americans, despite being the bitterest of enemies during WWII, why not the Russians?
The enemy isn't a state nor a people group. NO.
The enemy is the bankrupt ideologies of Communism, Socialism, Totalitarianism, massive government overreach, state welfare, planned economy & the loss of political, economic & personal freedoms.
Now the West has driven Russia into the fold of the PRC.
The CCP is the REAL THREAT to the free world, not Russia.
Had the West brought Russia in to enjoin her with the rest of Europe, the West, particularly the US, will be having less of a headache.
After all, one more friend is one less enemy.
Where is that line for GOV to stop increasing GST.
I think that while maybe hypocritical, it is the right option for Singapore. You can argue that SG should have condemned US but then it could have lost one of its greatest allies. By Following the majority of the votes Singapore plays it safe, even China has said that Russia could talk it out. Anyways the reasoning is not too bad either, Russia said Ukraine was theirs due to historical errors, what if one day Malaysia said that and other countries decide to call Singapore hypocritical and not help?
@ricoshet-fj8wtit was a hypothetical but you’re right, should have used maybe a better example like China
A wise approach. carry on sir!
Russia is twice the size of Europe, it doesn't need to be part of Europe 🤦🏾
He was asking a geopolotical question, fvcking moron.
History says Russia is part of Europe lol
Oh yes it does.
That you disagree clearly reveals your lack of strategic geopolitical thinking.
Look at how it has align with the PRC.
The real existential threat to world peace is the CCP and all leftist ideologies, not Russia, after the collapse of the USSR.
speak for yourself lok
Good for you to understand what is the basic question - but Europe TODAY does not want to accept Russia as partner and a nuclear force, let alone EU country, although it is biggest country in Europe. Long ago before UA problem - rocket systems were brought onto Russian borders " to defend EU from Iran" - Putin adressed it multiple times since 2008. - so at the end, US heard what was his red line. I dont blame Russia & their reaction.
Russia exited the European Convention of Human rights.
It's a savage country.
You better never risk to go there.
Stays in a bungalow 100 times the size of a flat in Singapore Where does he draw the line? Hypocrite
Average salty singapoorean
Average hawker uncle like you thinks he is soo smart
when all he does is drink, play mahjong and complain
"For us, when a big neighbour cites historical errors and crazy decisions as a pretext to launch an invasion, redraw boundaries, all alarm bells go off."
I didn't hear any alarm bells from Singapore when China cited the 9-Dash Line since 1990s and recently updated it to 10-dash line. What was Singapore government doing? Too busy counting Chinese Yuen???
The recent $10b money laundering scandal involving 10 mainland Chinese from Fujian province in Songapore is only the tip of the iceberg.
What invasion did they launch? What boundary did they redraw? The 9-dash line is not a boundary.
@@ChristineMechtler - The similarities between Muslims and Chinese (including their lackeys like you) is that they are chronic gamblers AND pathological LIARS.
The problem here is - they think the rest of the World are as just as ignorant as they are.
the 10-dash line is from Taiwan though... they have claims which is far larger than what China claims.
Singapore was made by brits,you could be speaking in Japanese so be quiet
He is ageing well over the years
Yes like fine wine!!..I remember him in his younger days handsome and athletic looking...
NO!!!
Very well put Mr. Foreign minister.
When will these countries stop getting played by U.S politics & China's debt trap.
Idiot. All of the countries .. the US have fought ... were DICTATORSHIPS & Regimes ... not a Democracy like Ukraine is.
Coming from an autocratic govt that is Singapore trying to come across as all civil and learned.
NATO'S Mischief caused this and you know it . VERY Straightforward.
Our country of Singapore 🇸🇬, Dominated the world 🇸🇬.
For all those who don't know, in Singapore you can't run for public office if you dont have a college degree. Lee Kwan yeu has always taken the best and the brightest under his party's wings and that's why Singapore is where it is now
The line is a simple question, a sovereign country can not be invaded, just as Malaysia can’t invade your country!
Singapore must stay neutral, Sir.
And this is why you're the WORST Minister of Foreign Affairs we have had. Singapore's firm stance of neutrality, a position that protects us, has been damaged by you.
So naive. Neutrality don't give protection but the opposite. No one's gonna protect you if you don't support them 😂
Well said. Singapore is lucky to such a smart minister
Singapore never intimidate its neighbour by signing agreement and later dishonor it !
Singapore has smart leaders...
You must be a Foreigner? 😂
Interesting mix of Singaporean and foreign comments. The foreigners see him as tempered and realistic, while Singaporeans sneer at the same. 😏
Let me try zoom out.
Where is Singapore? Where are the lines, I can't see.
Russia has a border with Japan, so I'm pretty sure it isn't a European country
Boundary either China so how?