Africa’s Evolving Role In A New International Order
Courted by China and Russia, and dissatisfied with America’s attentions, the continent awaits clarity from Washington.
October 7, 2026
On the 100th episode of Today's Battlegrounds, join Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Hoover Senior Fellow, H.R. McMaster, as they discuss how Singapore is charting its own strategy amid great-power competition, the future of the U.S.–Singapore strategic partnership in advancing regional security, and how the United States and its partners can preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific.
The conversation explores Singapore's remarkable transformation since gaining independence, the country's strategy of balancing strong relationships with both the United States and China, and the importance of free trade, resilient supply chains, and technological innovation in an increasingly competitive global economy. Balakrishnan and McMaster also discuss artificial intelligence, energy security, ASEAN's role in promoting regional stability, and the leadership required to navigate geopolitical competition while preserving peace, sovereignty, and international cooperation.
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