The US is continuing with its strategy to keep Asia poor and divided. This policy was articulated in the top-secret U.S. Foreign Policy written 76 years ago. Japan and the Philippines are cornerstones of this policy. February 24, 1948, Declassified U.S. Foreign Policy: Furthermore, we have about 50% of the world’s wealth but only 6.3% of its population. This disparity is particularly great as between ourselves and the peoples of Asia. In this situation, we cannot fail to be the object of envy and resentment. Our real task in the coming period is to devise a pattern of relationships which will permit us to maintain this position of disparity without positive detriment to our national security. ... that Japan and the Philippines will be found to be the corner-stones of such a Pacific security system and that if we can contrive to retain effective control over these areas there can be no serious threat to our security from the East within our time. Taiwan was added to the Pacific security system after Chiang's army retreated to the island of Taiwan in 1949. South Korea was added after the Korean War in 1953. The attempt with Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia was abandoned in 1975. The 1989 attempt in China failed. The 2019-2020 attempt in Hong Kong also failed.
The US is hierarchical too with the requirements for statehood that the majority of the citizens are whites and English is the primary language. That's how Hawaii was made a state while Puerto Rico and Guam are not yet
The US overthrew the monarch & the kingdom of Hawaii and annexed it as part of the US territory in 1899. There is an ongoing Hawaii Independence movement,
I call it chaos principle. What appears to be a chaotic system actually gives rise to the creation of new things. I think its more than "in spite". I think it is a part of it. I also think the US has fundamentally fallen away from its roots and renewal is constantly needed. Singapore is much like my own country, Canada. When you sleep with an elephant, you pay attention to every twitch.
I think Tom Cotton was shocked and embarrassed by the Singaporan's testimony, and the tiktok issue is subsequently falling apart even though it has quite a bit of momentum.
I assume Bilahari has been invited due in no small measure to his well known sinophobic view of China. Elsewhere, he still speaks of China's BRI as a debt trap when Bloomberg has already proclaimed it as a debunked myth. His assertion that China is converting minorities into Han is another. His off the cuff Q&A session is unnecessarily dismissive of Indonesia (in certain comments), Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia and Asean, not because he is brutally accurate but cynically unfounded. Is it surprising that, even by his own admission, he is now out of the government on pension? But this lecture is one of Bilahari's better ones. He reminds Americans that neutrality to SE Asian nations mean the ability to choose action selectively based on national interests. To be coerced to take side may be counter-productive. He has also made many other good points. It's not China that is militarising SCS but the US by adding more Philippines bases to the hundreds encircling China. As Bikahari pointed out, this region, across the Pacific Ocean, is not an existential threat to the US. But it is to China, surrounded by US military bases and threats of blockade of China's trade routes to the world. It would be great if US could take on a more diplomatic role in resolving conflicts with China. It's more urgent now than ever for US and China to cooperate rather than engage in a dangerous binary struggle. A strong US and strong China together is better for all.
He is vastly influenced by both M6 & Cia 😅 while he clearly is very anti.china and think nothing about anyone in asia as global leadership 😢 His personal views are very arrogant and self centred compare to George Yeo and kishore 😂😂😂
US mil bases hv there for decades oready even the phil ones.. the commies hv militerized SCS? hv u been living in the rocks somewhere last decade or so?
@@Will.i.am55555But in this forum, he didn’t say too much anti-China topics. He adjusted his speech according to different audiences. I think this is his best speech in the recent years. A lot of other China experts are too obviously anti-China or pro-China. He, in this speech, is more fact-based.
I am having difficulty with the point that Nationalism has failed in South East Asia. Erm... China? It rests on Nationalism and with nationsalism it is laying claim to Taiwan. Even though, Taiwan's native populations were never Chinese. It is nationalism, and worse, is nationalism *imposed.
@@Will.i.am55555 As a Singaporean I think George Yeo has lost his soul and integrity since emerging from his retirement after losing the General Election in 2011. He was supposed to leave politics! Bilahari B retired so he can give hard facts and reality
If the CCP pressures the Singapore government for political gains, we should ensure all Singaporeans are informed so that we can publicly condemn the CCP.
A brilliant mind have spoken where the shadow of LKY candid and boldness can be seen hopefully the audience can digest the wisdom offered.
Great lecture.
I enjoyed the presentation none-the-less.
Singaporean diplomats exude wisdom .
The US is continuing with its strategy to keep Asia poor and divided. This policy was articulated in the top-secret U.S. Foreign Policy written 76 years ago. Japan and the Philippines are cornerstones of this policy.
February 24, 1948, Declassified U.S. Foreign Policy:
Furthermore, we have about 50% of the world’s wealth but only 6.3% of its population. This disparity is particularly great as between ourselves and the peoples of Asia. In this situation, we cannot fail to be the object of envy and resentment. Our real task in the coming period is to devise a pattern of relationships which will permit us to maintain this position of disparity without positive detriment to our national security. ... that Japan and the Philippines will be found to be the corner-stones of such a Pacific security system and that if we can contrive to retain effective control over these areas there can be no serious threat to our security from the East within our time.
Taiwan was added to the Pacific security system after Chiang's army retreated to the island of Taiwan in 1949. South Korea was added after the Korean War in 1953. The attempt with Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia was abandoned in 1975. The 1989 attempt in China failed. The 2019-2020 attempt in Hong Kong also failed.
The US is hierarchical too with the requirements for statehood that the majority of the citizens are whites and English is the primary language. That's how Hawaii was made a state while Puerto Rico and Guam are not yet
The US overthrew the monarch & the kingdom of Hawaii and annexed it as part of the US territory in 1899. There is an ongoing Hawaii Independence movement,
I call it chaos principle. What appears to be a chaotic system actually gives rise to the creation of new things. I think its more than "in spite". I think it is a part of it. I also think the US has fundamentally fallen away from its roots and renewal is constantly needed. Singapore is much like my own country, Canada. When you sleep with an elephant, you pay attention to every twitch.
One should see that Europe is an object to hurl at Russia. So what use could ASEAN be?
Asean lim kopi session only.
I do agree that Singapore is the brain of ASEAN because of our ability to use agencies.
Not really. Vietnam is the best.
Yeah only Singapore has the brains the rest are not very smart
Vietnam no 1
I think Tom Cotton was shocked and embarrassed by the Singaporan's testimony, and the tiktok issue is subsequently falling apart even though it has quite a bit of momentum.
I assume Bilahari has been invited due in no small measure to his well known sinophobic view of China. Elsewhere, he still speaks of China's BRI as a debt trap when Bloomberg has already proclaimed it as a debunked myth. His assertion that China is converting minorities into Han is another.
His off the cuff Q&A session is unnecessarily dismissive of Indonesia (in certain comments), Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia and Asean, not because he is brutally accurate but cynically unfounded. Is it surprising that, even by his own admission, he is now out of the government on pension?
But this lecture is one of Bilahari's better ones.
He reminds Americans that neutrality to SE Asian nations mean the ability to choose action selectively based on national interests. To be coerced to take side may be counter-productive. He has also made many other good points.
It's not China that is militarising SCS but the US by adding more Philippines bases to the hundreds encircling China.
As Bikahari pointed out, this region, across the Pacific Ocean, is not an existential threat to the US. But it is to China, surrounded by US military bases and threats of blockade of China's trade routes to the world.
It would be great if US could take on a more diplomatic role in resolving conflicts with China. It's more urgent now than ever for US and China to cooperate rather than engage in a dangerous binary struggle.
A strong US and strong China together is better for all.
You are probably an admirer of Kishore.. 😂
He is vastly influenced by both M6 & Cia 😅 while he clearly is very anti.china and think nothing about anyone in asia as global leadership 😢
His personal views are very arrogant and self centred compare to George Yeo and kishore 😂😂😂
@@Will.i.am55555 GY and Kishore are pro China (nothing wrong, by the way). Whereas Bilahari's views are more independent and unbiased..
US mil bases hv there for decades oready even the phil ones.. the commies hv militerized SCS? hv u been living in the rocks somewhere last decade or so?
@@Will.i.am55555But in this forum, he didn’t say too much anti-China topics. He adjusted his speech according to different audiences. I think this is his best speech in the recent years. A lot of other China experts are too obviously anti-China or pro-China. He, in this speech, is more fact-based.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Quite obvious this guy is western educated. The condecendint tone ring quite clear in his speech.
What pass leader from China thought, does not represent the current leaders thinking. As a responsible speaker you do not lump all together.
Chinese diplomacy is an oxymoron under the emperor while American diplomacy is lacking in ASEAN.
I am having difficulty with the point that Nationalism has failed in South East Asia. Erm... China? It rests on Nationalism and with nationsalism it is laying claim to Taiwan. Even though, Taiwan's native populations were never Chinese. It is nationalism, and worse, is nationalism *imposed.
He made a few good points and some terrible ones. I hope the audience don't take him as representative of Singapore's views.
@@johnwong157 George Yeo views are more realistic and balanced….go watch his speeches on geopolitical
@@Will.i.am55555 my foot....GY can't even see the shitting tension prc ah kong stirred in scc! GY is conversely pro to china ah kong, not objective!
@@Will.i.am55555 As a Singaporean I think George Yeo has lost his soul and integrity since emerging from his retirement after losing the General Election in 2011. He was supposed to leave politics! Bilahari B retired so he can give hard facts and reality
Among Singaporeans like myself I think he represents the silent majority, at least among my circle of friends.
Bilhari keeps the Singapore flag flying. All credit to him and the country. Majulah Singapura
He is more vocal against China. Remember, Asean countries are major trading partners of China.
I'm not too sure about that with his trademark China bashing, and his dismissive remarks about Malaysia, Laos and Cambodia.
@@Time4Peace George Yeo has entirely different point of view as a former Foreign Minister of Singapore.
@@choonhockong8215 His view is different from George Yeo and Spore government.
@@icebaby6714 George Yeo fails to see winnie-the-pooh's aggression in SCS and now also taking on Indian sea
If the CCP pressures the Singapore government for political gains, we should ensure all Singaporeans are informed so that we can publicly condemn the CCP.