Apart from the local environment, Mr Wong also addressed world challenges, referencing the , big wars raging in Europe and the Middle East , as well as relations between the United States and China being in a “more hard place”.
He claimed that there are numerous moving political parts where things can quickly go wrong.
While countries outside have benefited from an American-led global order for years,  , the situation is changing as America” no longer wishes to be the nation’s policeman”, said Mr Wong.  ,
He claimed that while China and India are emerging as world powers, they are still focused on local issues and are unable to assume larger-scale global responsibilities.
” So the universe is in flux. The established standards are vanishing, but a new purchase is not yet in spot”, he added.  ,
With this administration vacuum, Singapore you anticipate more conflict and instability in the world, according to Mr. Wong, because both state and non-state actors are encouraged to push boundaries and push boundaries without having any impact.  ,
Ultimately, big powers should come together to integrate their positions and function together to prevent conflict, as well as handle changes like climate change and nuclear development, said the prime minister.  ,
However, he continued, there is a high level of mistrust and suspicion between China and America, with each nation viewed as a strategic threat.  ,
Both countries are taking steps to strengthen their positions, so it will get harder to find common ground, said Mr Wong.  ,
We’re not talking about one or two years until things will improve, he said, adding that Singapore will find it more difficult to make a living and maintain security because of these realities.  ,
Singaporeans will have different views on global developments, but must consider the larger national interest and take a united position, said the prime minister.  ,
” We already find it difficult to be heard in a small nation.” It will be even tougher if our voice is diffused and incoherent” . ,
By speaking with one voice on the world stage, Singapore will be valued as a safe, secure, stable and reliable nation in an uncertain world, he added.