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Commentary: Why Singapore PM Wong’s recent comments on Israel actions in Gaza are significant
I wrote a piece for CNA discussing Singapore’s position on Gaza, amid the turning tide of international opinion against Israel. French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Singapore lent extra significance to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s remarks — the strongest so far by Singapore’s leadership. Mr Macron had recently underscored the need for Europe to
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Commentary: Trump left the Middle East with plenty of deals, except the one he wants most
My take on US President Donald Trump’s rockstar reception in the Gulf, which ended with blockbuster deals. A follow-up from an earlier piece that I wrote before POTUS’ trip. This time, for CNA, my breakdown of his trip corresponds to the section titles in my article:🔺Money talks… AI🔺Boeing and Defence, the Chief Beneficiaries🔺Is Regional Stability
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Expert Snapshots: Trump’s Visit to the Gulf
Together with colleagues from the US, including those from Washington, DC, and Houston, we offered our quick takes ahead of President Trump’s Mid East visit comprising Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. READ HERE.
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