Singapore’s Diplomatic Case for Multilateralism

Haresh Tilani and Terence Chia examine Vivian Balakrishnan’s UN speech, Singapore’s small-state strategy, international law, and why diplomacy still matters.

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Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Vivian Balakrishnan, tells the UN General Assembly it's too late to pause AI. P1 registration now includes property agents: alumni priority, parent volunteering and distance rules reward parents with time, money and connections.

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