CNA Correspondent Podcast: Crucial talks, tension and Zelenskyy: Unpacking the Shangri-La Dialogue
Here’s an extract of the talk:
Olivia Siong:
I had the honor of speaking with Sir John Chipman, the IISS professional president, who was key in bringing the Russian leader to the Shangri-La Dialogue. I asked him,” Why and how did it happen”? He claimed that the Ukrainian leader himself desired to be present and that he wanted to contact supporters. For this future peace event that’s going to take place in Switzerland, I asked him,” Did it take convincing to get him around”? And he said no it did n’t. Even though what is currently happening in Ukraine is challenging, he wanted to be here. So that was an exciting time, I think.
Teresa Tang:
Do you believe these types of conversations really get us anywhere? At the end of the day? Are they just a group of officers talking in matches and outfits? Or Wai Kit, do you believe real development will be made once they leave these lodge walls?
Leong Wai Equipment:
What is true, in my opinion, is the follow-up job. I believe each group returns with a fresh plan to pursue up on, and they would, in fact, reach out to whomever they need to reach out to get work done from the series of meetings they had. So the follow- away is true. The advancement is encouraging because there is a desire to continue the conversation and the job and to do something else, and I believe that is encouraging.  ,
Olivia Siong:
Well, I believe that occasionally, at the end of the day, we are but focused on this special occasion. For these upcoming times and all the headlines that come up, it’s so powerful. However, we even need to keep in mind that this is just one event in the world of activities that is taking place. There’s thus many deals that go on in political channels, up programs. And there’s a lot of talking. And I believe that one of the things that members who have been present observers have said is that it’s better to speak than not at all.
