Today's world reminds me of situation before WWI: Vivian Balakrishnan | THE BIG STORY

[@wayfaringstranger5808]

His brain is so powerful he remembers a world before he existed. He went to good school that's why. I went to lousy school my brain don't have this kind of special power.

[@lonewolf7992]

“Our mainstream media remains a credible source of information, it is important we keep that reputation” Unfortunately some people are starting to say that Singapore's mainstream media are just echo chambers of western main stream media. It is not without basis. For example, most of ST's articles are reprints of Reuters, AF-P, NYT, Bloomberg and other US media. Many of its "expert" views are written by people who have linked to US interests, e.g. ASPI which receives funds from the US state department and military industrial complex. Videos on ST and CNA on foreign affairs generally has guests with links to the US government or its allies. Singapore's main stream media needs to address that before it loses its credibility.

[@lemongreensg]

But still some people are telling us we are more influenced by China. LOL

[@Deb.L.]

Our mainstream media publish a lot of propaganda from Western media, the bias is obvious. One would think Singapore is a vassal state of the US. No wonder consumption of mainstream news dives, there are alternatives now. To add, I think LKY would have let Singapore be neutral instead of sanctioning Russia. Countries that imposed sanctions on Russia - overwhelmingly the western developed countries - have a combined population

[@victorkmlee]

Nowadays I just read the local news and comment forum sections in the Straits Times. The rest are more or less echo chambers. I avoid watching CNA unless it is about local news.

[@coldstring5646]

@@lemongreensg u never hear your Chinese uncles listening to robot voices on sina news or douyin lol

[@CCPLord]

There are more CCP propaganda than western propoganda...

[@zanaros2606]

Sometimes I think we human beings are no different from what most animals are designed to do to one another in the wild. Such as how dominant chimpanzees and certain monkey species will often start to bully and coerce the weaker ones around it, just so that it can feel much more secure and superior with itself. They also engage in very selfish group wars with one another just for resources. Human beings do the exact same things and pattern, only difference is we play this primitive game of superiority/inferiority with much greater intelligence and scientific technology. (And we are also creative in creating intelligent narratives and self-justifications for every of our own actions against others.) But deep down, all of us are still just unconscious slaves to the animal instincts and aggression and emptiness/insecurity in our hearts, designed into our minds by Nature. The world will forever have conflicts, and we can never be at peace with ourselves, so long as the human race do not find a way to transcend their own innately-designed animal aggression and primitive monkey instincts. Why should we follow this "survival of the fittest" or the "might is right" rule, just because Nature says so, and wants us to act so? We have the hidden potential for another more peaceful and balanced path, away from Nature's mindset.

[@mljh11]

Your comment appears to suggest that Nature is wholly destructive, and I think that is a mistake. See, "survival of the species" does not only mean grabbing resources for oneself at the expense of others - it can also mean cooperation and compassion. When birds feed their young, they are strengthening the whole flock. When an elephant cares for sick or injured members of their herd, they are deepening emotional bonds and educating the next generation of young elephants the best way for their species to thrive. If a howler monkey sound the alert when spotting a predatory python, this also warns other animals to flee, and increases its own chances of survival as a result. When a bird pecks at the parasites on a hippo's back, it is not only feeding itself but also benefitting its host. It's true that "might is right", but we shouldn't forget that unity is strength. That too is an inextricable part of nature.

[@zanaros2606]

​@@mljh11 Yes I know Nature has two sides and is not wholly destructive. For e.g. there are also certain ape species(bonobos) that are non-violent pacifists and solve all kinds of conflicts among themselves through love instead. A big majority of mammal species also do not become violent and kill among themselves. So both the positive and negative, unity and aggression, exist in Nature and are expressed through various species. The problem is that we homo sapiens happen to evolve from a much more aggressive and divisive great ape species, just like the more violent chimpanzees (and we are both known to dominate and even war and kill within our own species, even as cooperation also exist). It's this negative aspect of fear and aggressiveness and superiority/inferiority animal dynamics, designed into us from Nature itself, and controlling all of our thoughts and desires and subjective perceptions from within, that we have to overcome. The negative side of Nature to transform and transcend, through greater self-awareness and wisdom. If we ever hope to free ourselves and create a completely new world without any more wars or conflict and crime and selfishness. No matter what ideology or religion or political systems human beings can invent...no system can ever be perfect so long as we do not first deal with this primal animal instincts within ourselves.

[@Rapture77]

There's also the spiritual (not necessarily the religous) that seeks to unify and spread love with understanding . That is the higher part of being human.

[@cstan8165]

No matter how imperfect any system was, there have always been a blossoming of the heart. And this have always been so from individual to individual and never on a mass scale. It is only for one to find and subsequently to carry amongst others, such fullness found in silence in between sounds, stillness in between movements, and such a profound intimacy when one sees that everything goes hand in hand, complementary no matter how unfavorable circumstances may be. Paradoxically, the lotus has to blossom out of the mud. This has always been undeniably so. My friend, a big Thank You!

[@Rapture77]

@@cstan8165 Agree and we need that now more than ever .

[@deskslee]

Your comment about which university is from is the greatest

[@79chgoh]

Most Singaporean are too engrossed in their live (online meme delivery apps, Facebook and netflix) to be bothered by deep questions posted on news and papers.

[@melex88]

Totally agree with you

[@desmondseow]

Maybe its just your circle😅

[@NewmaticKe]

These are better than those who oppose for reasons unknown even to themselves

[@ditsygirl5409]

Maybe the younger ones but every country has such people, not only Singapore.

[@stevesteve4700]

Insightful as always.

[@ServantofGod904]

Thanks for the video.

[@wshyangify]

Don't forget our army is Fully Vaccinated and Doubly Boosted. Need to avoid strenuous activities because myocarditis, don't send them to fight unnecessary wars please.

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

So Are they capable to defend own country??

[@wshyangify]

@@godsamazinggrace5331 They are well defended against Wuhan Flu

[@tslow1829]

Powerful interview and hope his message can wake up Singaporeans who are still sentimental with their ancestral linkage to their “motherland” and lost judgement and conviction of their own Singaporean values.

[@deschan2246]

Powerful? Which part

[@LooNciFeRx]

?? I think more Singaporeans are white worshipping than sentimental to their ancestral "motherland", which I'm assuming based on your choice of words you are referring to china

[@keknubuchi4102]

Seek out especially people have different views.... great line

[@dayylogg9716]

Don't send the conscripts and reservists to fight other people's war.

[@Whatis2468]

Be smart, don't be make use by other country.

[@myviews9522]

Just wait the F35 will be taken back by US to be given to Taiwan !

[@dayylogg9716]

It's take time and requires the necessary infrastructure to trained, maintained and operate an F35 squadron. Not that simple.

[@NewmaticKe]

Did we already?

[@jozly02]

U werent even born during WWI... U meant from what u read or from what was told to u? 🤔🤔

[@DannyWong352]

Exactly! What WW1? He wasn't even born yet! This fella just went ahead and sanctioned Russia in the blink of an eye. He's detrimental to Spore, I say.

[@ksneoh3572]

He is talking nonsense

[@tankooson7115]

Go read history dude, u are not even born when michael jackson is moonwalking but how come u know michael jackson?

[@StarrySunnie]

Thanks

[@peterlim882]

Proud to be Singaporean. Proud to be Chinese.

[@ahkee369]

Vivian is basically saying … ‘Trust & Unite under PAP’. 😁

[@kenghonglee124]

A minster who dare to make comment other person illiterate, before knowing that person grad from RI... hopeless..

[@limchoongseng7407]

Vivian have lived through ww1?

[@justineesun3396]

When GY started his speaking 'tour', some gongs gonna make some noise somewhere.

[@marvelcomiks8078]

Everytime he opens his mouth, somebody else has to go pick up the pieces that he breaks.

[@Klickerman]

Very well thought out perspective by Vivian. And intelligent questions too by the host. The world is passing through this very fragile moment. A flash fire can start anywhere unintentionally. But hoping for the best … cheers.

[@deschan2246]

Only to ignorant he did well

[@justineesun3396]

Seriously? Talk is cheap ya know. Com'on surely ain't that shallow that ignorant quantum with added words does not sum up 'wisdom', no?

[@corellianjedi2483]

I agree bro, he copied people words on quora and said it was his fantastic analysis. He uses other people work and put it in his mouth, his work as an mp is lousy, if there is serious issue,he always Taichi ,he knew China was performong subversion and undermining people livelihood but he ignored. He said he was a forefront of quantum technology but he took other people ideas and use it.

[@corellianjedi2483]

@@guestonly5576 I think the world is more likely to sleepwalk to ww2 scenario than ww1. ww1 is started by a series of assassinations, ww2 is started by mutual pact of axis and covert arming of Germany which now is china, it's more of ww2 pattern bro.

[@corellianjedi2483]

@@guestonly5576 China was hoping to blitzkrieg over south China sea by salami slicing and it's salami slicing Africa and Australia and slowly controlling Latin America bro

[@sc-to4uf]

*If the FM believes countries do not seek war, then knowing as we all must surely do who the active provocateur is in the China-US conflict, is it not incumbent for him and those like him to openly call out the provocateur? There is no benefit to anybody to remain on the fence in the name of diplomacy! If enough voices call out the provocateur then it may force the provocateur to change course. We all know who the provocateur is don't we, unless we are living under a rock!*

[@NewmaticKe]

Who is "we"?

[@jeffchow7209]

Agreed. Mahathir Mohamad, The Former Prime Minister of Malaysia, called out the provocateur without mincing words. I think if Singapore think that its voice matters to the region then someone of importance and respected from Singapore must also do the same. Singapore's official policy is "not to take side" but calling out the provocateur is not taking side but an act of taking principled stand - something the Singapore Government like to reference in the Ukraine War.

[@sc-to4uf]

@@NewmaticKe As I said in my initial comment, quote, "We all know who the provocateur is don't we, unless we are living under a rock!"*

[@Seramics]

Its obviously US. Look what they are doing in HK in 2019, preparing n prepping Ukraine for war since 2014 by toppling a democratically elected govt, and now, stirring trouble in Taiwan. Singapore unfortunately is an US ally (or puppet) and frankly powerless to do anything against their master.

[@misterbig9025]

Let's hope there's no war in South East Asia.

[@michaelquan123]

Top singaporean politicians have a similar manner, body languages, trust worthiness, intelligent and very articulate :)

[@SIGNALacquired]

Vivian is a snake. Guy is known liar. Case in point : Tracetogether privacy fiasco.

[@mbrochh82]

They are empty puppets reading talking points handed to them from elsewhere.

[@myviews9522]

And, I believe anyone desiring to be a minister must have at least 3 worry lines across their forehead, otherwise you will be viewed as not being serious. After all the leader has them, so shall the minions !?

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

@@myviews9522 They are all aging

[@NewmaticKe]

Trained by the same PR consultant

[@wolf-insheepclothing23]

You can't buy trust. You earn it. Period.

[@StarrySunnie]

Thank you very much, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan and The Straits Times🙏🏽🙇🏻‍♀️ If i may be allowed to voice my opinion, US governments who subsequently visited Taiwan has posed great dangers to the world. As some of their own citizens have mentioned that smart diplomacy is needed in US and focus on their national problems.

[@davidunderwood9037]

What do you expect when China paid for Biden to become the Dementia in chief, not realizing it was his liberal left HANDLERS who pull the strings

[@Rapture77]

The US 'problem' is frankly exaggerated for political manipulation. I live in the US and M'sia. It wasn't that bad in 2019 with jobs data and a buoyant stuck market . Unemployment was the lowest in 50 years and the stock market the most buoyant until covid struck .

[@davidunderwood9037]

@@Rapture77 so now you know why Fauci manufactured Covid at the behest of WEF

[@tanjem]

Mr bala forget to say he is a dangerous man ....in a dangerous world and the people are sheeple waiting to be slaughter.

[@tanjem]

@@madhatterwonderland4834 and dont forget most of his lackey are Gays ...

[@deschan2246]

For those who tracked current affair VB comment is Pretty Extra. Is that Singapore FM?????

[@maxl4099]

Mr Bala . Please explain to us normal Singaporean what was the cyber attack u mentioned for the Russian sanction ?

[@edwinpoon]

Oh u didn't know? Quite a number of public and private entities were struck by Ruzi hackers for refusing to deal with Russian firms due to the sanctions. U must be secluded away from general affairs, even normal Singaporeans know some info.

[@maxl4099]

@@edwinpoon ha. 1. Who attacked what ? 2. Who says who was attacked by who ? 3. So . What that to do with the sanctions on Russia?

[@edwinpoon]

@@maxl4099 wat a silly boi u r; seems like u don't know any normal working people in Singapore who were affected either. If u wanted it out of the horses' mouth, u shld have watched the Russian State media, they were quite proud of their successful hacking of hostile states, it's no secret at all.

[@justineesun3396]

When the West narrative is acceptable, the others (nations) not comprehending the lapping are considered agendas. Mostly, people does wake up to the dawn and notice the West hegemony as the problem to peace in the region. The bullies are the ones wearing 'angel's vest'...

[@user-ijh7tl5ie3]

Exactly, thus singapore shd remain neutral, dont take sides, keep a low profile. We shd just focus on reducing hardship for our people.

[@wumingkkk]

I have a group of workers who refused to learn how to survive independently. Anything that happens, they always think the supervisors and someone will be coming to their aid. All they care about is coming to the workplace and doing the same old thing every day so they can return home. They refused to learn and move forward nor want to understand the current situation. There are always such groups of people but they are not little by any means. In fact, in every division that I see, there is always a sizable percentage of such people. Tell me, how do we succeed amid these difficult times?

[@wumingkkk]

@@cathhl2440 Either you are one of these type of people or you have supervised these type of people before. It is easy for you to say. Frankly speaking, at the world the pace is ongoing, these are the types of people that needs to go so capable people can come in. Not them hogging onto the system not willing to do anything and dragging all resources down.

[@lazarusguan2388]

@@wumingkkk This is what "the pot calling the kettle black" looks like: "It is easy for you to say. Frankly speaking, at the world the pace is ongoing, these are the types of people that needs to go so capable people can come in. Not them hogging onto the system not willing to do anything and dragging all resources down." You are part of the division too for saying things like this. The problem to your own leadership mentality is just as bad as the people working under you. The way you speak of your workers or people of lower status than you pretty much reflect the type of person you are. The way I see it, you ain't the type to survive independently either. You are hoping that your workers solve all the problems for you so you don't solve any yourself and sit there like a boss to collect all the profits. You just want to be served. It's obvious. My guess is that even if you do get a capable worker once in a while, he/she didn't stay long. You would have burnt them out.

[@wumingkkk]

@@lazarusguan2388 Lol. You don't even know whats going on and you keep talking like you know. I am the one that does everything. Thats why I am extremely unhappy. Because of these group of people, I have to cover their duties for 10 years without holidays during holiday seasons. And I am not any teamleader or anything. Did I mention anywhere specifically that I am a team leader or supervisor? I feel very bad for my supervisor that we have these group of people. You know nothing and you talk like you know everything from a few paragraphs. Self assumption. No point talking to people who assume.

[@lazarusguan2388]

@@wumingkkk ROFL. You sure made yourself sound like a leader or someone important by saying, "I have a group of workers who refused to learn how to survive independently." Sure, a few paragraphs ain't much, but sometimes good enough to raise some questions. This paragraph, "....these are the types of people that needs to go so capable people can come in. Not them hogging onto the system not willing to do anything and dragging all resources down." Raised the following questions. Where do you suggest these "type of people" go exactly? Or are you suggesting a massacre to cull "these type of people"? Or a mass exodus? Surely, you don't think Singapore is the only country with immigration laws, right? Ever think of the fact that other countries are also thinking about how to get rid of these "type of people"? And even if Singapore go for the least bloody route of mass exodus, how do you think the other nations will respond? Do you think other nations are going to trade their capable people for the "type of people" you spoke so ill of? What kind of a person would think through all this and still say something like that? Internally, what is the percentage that makes up those "type of people" in Singapore? And how will they respond to the government exiling them? Will they riot etc? What about the family nucleus? These "type of people" may be loved ones to those capable people. Now, how are you going to appease these capable people who have their loved ones taken from them? How are you going to convince them to stay should they chose to be exiled along with their loved ones? And these are just considerations for a mass exodus. What if the bloodier method was chosen? A massacre to cull these "type of people". How are the capable people going to respond? And what message do you think capable people around the world are going to get from the actions above? Are these capable people gonna want to come to Singapore? Based on the questions above, are you trying cause division or promote unity? Are you really thinking for the greater good of the country or just for yourself? You already know some of the conclusions I've drawn from the questions above. "Self assumption. No point talking to people who assume." And yet you spoke, sure makes people wonder why?

[@dinoyuan1574]

Lousy FM compared to George Yeo

[@justineesun3396]

Well, the GY started talking, someone needs bickering to show he has some cells up there....

[@ksneoh3572]

He is just as lousy and very high and haughty

[@dinoyuan1574]

@@ksneoh3572 Just as lousy? U sure you know what you're talking about?

[@Despotic_Waffle]

He's not the first to make the connection to ww1. It's clearly obvious there's a similar world standoff brewing reminiscent of the standoff of powers in that older era. Anyone who's read two sentences of a wikipedia page could make this comparison too. The issue is why it seems the majority of people are ignorant and seem to be so carefree.

[@katong1953]

I disagree that the US and China are not out for war. Looking at the escalating provocations by the US over Taiwan, it is clear that the US wants war. War always has bipartisan political support in the US. This is not difficult to understand when we follow the money. War with China would be the next "growth area" for the US military-industrial complex, which has strong bipartisan political support. US provocations are baits for China to bite, which would give the US the excuse to start a war. You see, although the US wants war, it wants to be seen as the good guy. So, it wants China to fire the first shot. What can the Singapore government do to help prevent a war breaking out in the neigjbourhood (the South China Sea is Singapore's neighbourhood)? Singapore must stop telling the US that it is America's useful ally for war. This is the impression everybody gets. When Americans (officials and the public) talk about the US and its allies confronting and going to war with China, Singapore is often counted as such an ally. Singapore officials can deny till their face is blue that Singapore does not want to take sides, but nobody would believe this -- not the US, not ASEAN members, and certainly not China. The US feels assured by Singapore's readiness that, in the American mind, they would be able to use Singapore as a base for war with China. It is no use for Singapore's ministers to have sleepness nights over war in the South China Sea when Singapore is in effect encouraging America's warmongering behaviour.

[@Penaming]

Take advantage of our multi-lingualism. If you only absorb information in english, you will only get one western mainstream/social media-ed perspective.

[@vulcanken1273]

Time the Govt be more open and objective to opinions from the people be complaints , grouses and alternative solutions. It takes different types of people to firm society. It will be the wisdom m, foresight and courage yet with humility and compassion to differentiate good, valid and vital information to formulate and adjust policies to be more effective and magnanimous in their leadership to develop a truly inclusive society.

[@xmen2130]

George Yeo makes a much better FM. George Yeo said must always remember history and culture as these will never change. Sounds familiar.. a leopard will never change its spots. False information does not just come from the internet. Just read the free book by Kishore. To each his own.

[@NewmaticKe]

These are ex and there are reasons for it

[@kncnsm]

The interviewer should have toned down the makeup when they interview someone who is not wearing any makeup. The contrast in makeup creates too much distraction visually

[@byebyefiat]

Stop the FUD.

[@cheongwenpa]

The trust between the people and the government is indeed a very rare advantage that Singapore has.

[@niconiconii5266]

Even though Singaporean complain a lot but when comes to serious moment, they still listen to the government.

[@deschan2246]

Is there any trust left?

[@deschan2246]

@@niconiconii5266 really? Not likely

[@teokl6150]

@@niconiconii5266 That might have been true in the past, but that trust is slowly but surely eroding.

[@JV-ut4fi]

@@niconiconii5266 Very True

[@ivanhojooloong2394]

🇲🇾 🤝🇸🇬 good brows

[@yauyh88]

Singapore need to stand up and stay on the right side of history, tell the Americans off for once.

[@CancelerTV]

And treat the same to China too. We don’t take sides

[@agnesteo4549]

Our country Singapore need to survive! We dont have to take side between America or China.

[@deschan2246]

Tell ccp china off is correct

[@kokkeeSeck-xs5yj]

The minister has not answered whether we are psychologically prepared for a vulnerable future.

[@CheahKennycheah]

Aiyah! No need to be anxious lah!

[@gaiaguggenheim30]

❤

[@NT-of9ls]

Risk always live in this life. Kill this risk, another risk disapear very quickly.

[@NewmaticKe]

You're talking about 377A ?

[@123-h5i5y]

Just saying, George Yeo has a better understanding of the geopolitics in particular in this region and was a better FM. The wrong man was voted out of office.

[@ssvegeto1610]

Because he's a China suck up and Vivian isnt?

[@ksneoh3572]

GY is a joke. Just becoz he is just a little better read in history, he loves to wield his historical broadsweeps like a broadsword in a slash-and-chop manner to fit the pieces as a jigsaw puzzle to put up his arguments for the govt.

[@NewmaticKe]

No he was not

[@Jameschen-ej7zc]

I ADMIRE SINGAPORE AND AM ALSO A FAN OF LEE KUAN YEW AS AN INTERNATIONALLY WELL-RESPECTED STATESMAN. IF LEE WAS ALIVE, HE WOULD LECTURE THE U.S. ABOUT STARTING THIS PROBLEM. I HOPE YOU AS fOREIGN MINISTER AND lEE HSIEN LOONG SHOULD SAY SO AND TELL THE AMERICANS NOT TO CROSS THE RED LINES.

[@larrenV2007]

You know why, because America has been bought by the illuminatis to do their evil bidding. For a new world order!

[@mpc5584]

I wonder what he's thinking now - watching the debate unfold in the UN General Assembly. I hope and pray he comes back safely soon.

[@teyhoonboon5853]

The earth is round, but the world is not united. The world divide into different blocks and antagonise with each others. This cause the people of the world face many economy crisis . The ignorance of climate change cause the people face various kinds of viruses infection and natural disasters. The awareness of world leaders is key factor to keep peace and harmony of world.

[@xxl5712]

Well said 👍👍👍

[@marinekong235]

Was he born in the 19th century?

[@NT-of9ls]

I like this chanel because no need beautiful outside of MC.

[@twlamSG]

Healthy no need wear mask...

[@peacetooneworld]

We walk on this Life journey ONLY once, let there be Peace ☮️ & Benevolence, Compassion & Love! Be Peacemakers, Singapore & Indonesia President Joko Widodo should lead dialogues for World Peace Initiatives ! ☮️ Renew this dark wounded earth into a new leaf world of joy for future kids ! 💝 No to war bloodshed ! Heaven is watching ! God has given us such a beautiful earth to share, to live, to be kind & LOVING. He is puzzled why we still slaughtering each other instead of putting food on the tables for millions of hungry children !

[@Wuyh99]

If that's the case then we should be worried and plan for the worst

[@Dipps]

EU should stop listening to USA blindly. There is no hope from 1 eye and 4 dicks popularly known as 5 eyes but atleast EU should maintain balance. South America, Africa, middle East & Asean are pretty balanced. If EU can be more rational then proper balance can be maintained and USA can be kept in place.

[@otsa120]

It is the EU's irrationality that caused the surge of power for Russia, leading to the invasion of Ukraine, threatening the security of EU itself.

[@pugaldanny1170]

But its rw Remind me how a youth olympic fail past years on his hands with so many contracts signed ...

[@abdulrahimghaus4545]

Education in today's world is thought as how to make more money for self interest. In my opinion, countries need to coordinate human values as opposed to monetary values alone, through a UN style body. Also within all these debate, climate change should never be forgotten. Perhaps, it will take another century for a new world philosophy to emerge. It is my hope.

[@LooNciFeRx]

But...only it is! As a current university student who took management and finance major, many of UN's sustainable development goals were including into many of our research and analyses

[@hbu8012]

How does MP Vivian knows? Is he born before WW1 ?

[@lowengkok1201]

👍🙏

[@tangbesitangbesi7009]

He IS smart and geopolitically up to date as a foreign minister. Do you see a minister half his level in Msia?

[@ksneoh3572]

Why always compare to people worse than you?

[@deschan2246]

Smart? Not sure. Just a talker not doer

[@papa-dt1cv]

1. Water: like the new super large airport land, not sure can we use create new land to create super super large reservoir. So much rain in this region as compare so many countries. 2....

[@AleksiIvanov-kz5yb]

What about Ridout rats? Are they dangerous? Will they spiralled the SG economy downwards since they are capable of leeching SGD.

[@romliahmadabdulnadzir1607]

In healthy environments and ecosystems, we are not animals, birds, insects, bacteria, plants, etc. whose food and life cycles are completely different dimensions. The higher dimensions of our existence as human beings can be seen in the natural and weather effects of human greed and selfishness. The phenomenon of human imbalances (chaos) will lead to the failure of capitalist and communist systems, and with it the collapse of the environment and ecosystems. Freedom and worldly doom unless there is interference or the instinctive support of love and peace. We can own our own destiny, and our strong minds can work together for the first (best practice) of our survival and sustenance. Selfishness and greed lead to blind spots (unprecedented brutality...bigger lose-lose battles.)

[@HYCbummojo]

Yes Singaporeans are more mentally prepared than our govt's guess about the world situation. However, we are not prepared for our own govt not being well prepared enough to take on big political world changes or our govt making bad decisions on behalf of our country or region. I do fear what usa and China intends to do with each other but I really would despair if our own govt makes lousy choices in response to world tensions despite being the most highly paid and well supported govt in the world. It's so easy for govt to tell its people to be prepared. How? Want to up military spending? Build underground nuclear escape facilities? What? Talk is cheap.

[@NewmaticKe]

Clueless

[@themusicgaragetmg2330]

exactly.. well, 60% voted for these entitled politicians, very disturbing that they have the pattern of denying good ideas from alternative parties and then pretending its their own, such deceptive people should not be in positions of authority, they will only exploit and plunder and then run off when SHTF. Remember Gota?

[@zekkkim2335]

From every aspect, I dont see any facts show gov made wrong decisions, even during the most crititcal time, gov prepared enough food in advance and warning global food chain crisis 2 year before, even handel well when MY close the border without advance notice. Please dont oppose for purely dislike, quite lot talk gov as bad evil without enough evidences. Gov release such news is to get local enterprises to get prepared

[@user-ijh7tl5ie3]

Dont get involved in other countries' conflicts. Just make sure we dont find ourselves stuck in political traps such tht we r forced to send our men n boys to fight for other countries. That would be utter failure n utter foolishness of our govt!

[@govindanchandran5326]

What has Singapore got to do with China and USA? What foreign countries are Vivian Bala Krishnan using to improve Singapore's economy and job situation? Worse things like Events in the Revelations Book of the Bible are occurring in Singapore, SEA(South East Asia) and the Asia-Pacific etc Is Vivian Bala Krishnan aware of such things and occurrences in Singapore? World War 1 and World War 2 has nothing to do with Singapore's political situation and climate. Even wonderful things and amazing events can occur in Singapore mimicking the Holy Islamic Jihads or the Christian Crusades even before the 1400's. The Singapore Government ( PAP) should consider the Wars raging in the Hearts and Minds of Citizens of Singapore not getting good jobs before setting any domestic or foreign Government policies. Vivian, Think before talking. THank you.

[@theheavenlyoption]

You think if war breaks out between China and USA, the stability of the region and singapore won't be drastically affected? The coming recession will be a global one. You should think before talking.

[@Whatis2468]

Hahaha.....

[@marcuskoh2165]

Great deals of insight, respect for our foreign minster very diplomatically speech

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Speech and Reality are entirely two different things!! any person can deliver good speeches which most people love having their ears tickled But it will not change reality for the better

[@jlo7204]

Singapore need to diversify its food supply way ahead before food scarcity hits bad.. sg should reach to india/vietnam / cambodia/thailand .. should have rigorous quality check before massive import .. i guess india can support to a great extent as they r feeding daily 1.3 billion people daily.. just have to maintain decent quality and affordable price for the masses

[@satyam_108]

UAE is investing 2 billion $ to set food parks in India..many gulf states import fresh vegetables from India

[@eggyfresh40]

Singapore has already established with Turkey am i not right?

[@jlo7204]

@@satyam_108 i see . Thats a strategically planned move by gulf countries. They seems to know whats coming. Food scarcity can kill millions compare to a pandemic. Plus prices will go sky high and beyond the reach of average people

[@79chgoh]

More roof top farm please.... Roof top farms needs long term plan and strong stomach from Administrator that tends to follow norm than create new norm. 1. Green roof reduce overall temperature 2. More green in our diet will do more goods 3. Food defense Problems. 1. Competition from solar 2. Creating new norm is mentally challenging

[@myviews9522]

And, the Singapore PM should not make careless adverse remarks about Indian Members of the Parliament before going with a begging bowel to India

[@engsudatta276]

The biggest flashpoint between China and the US is the Taiwan issue. The US should be fully aware by now that Taiwan is at the very very core interest of the Chinese people for which they are prepared to start a war and fight it to the end at all costs, as warned by the Chinese defence minister at a recent forum. The US should take this warning seriously and not cross the red bottom-line But unfortunately, the US is testing this bottom-line for its geopolitical interests and in attempts to thwart the rise of China by all means possible.

[@ggc7318]

At the core it is the struggle between two different systems; the CCP vs the liberal west. During boom times, they look about the same on the surface. People jetting around, investing internationally. But covid exposed the underbelly of the two systems. No system is perfect.

[@foundation3848]

The US has ulterior motive of using Taiwan to attack or weaken China. Simple logic. Work of the devil

[@theheavenlyoption]

So you think they should back away every time China makes a threat or demand? The US is still more powerful than China so it's China that should think twice before attacking an ally of the US.

[@ggc7318]

@eng sudatta Do you like China's systems of government ? A one party totalitarian, rule by law ( not "rule of the law" like liberal west ) , top down system. A totalitarian system will control what you can read and think. Religion is illegal too. China became rich the past few decades because 40 years ago USA transferred manufacturing technologies to China in exchange for low cost labor. And Clinton allowed China to join WTO and China took full advantage of that. USA thought China would open up like S.Korea and Taiwan and become more democratic. But that didn't happen. Anyway, two totally different systems on a collision course.

[@theheavenlyoption]

And China has been rising for quite some time now... if the US wanted to thwart the rise of China they would they would have done so earlier. In fact the US has been a major factor in helping the rise of China because they believed in cooperation with China. But China has grown belligerent, undermining US security, stealing tech, blocking off western social media, making threats and demands. Now they want to expand power by stepping over the Taiwanese people who are allies of the US. Outside opinion of China has dropped drastically in the last 5 years or so.

[@megadisc1982]

Thanks government

[@pluto9870]

"I would say our mainstream media remains a credible source of information" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JJJJJYT2205]

Believe in US, they have Iron man, Spiderman, Superman, Batman, Hulk...

[@gwang3103]

But they lost Jesus.

[@anuragsinha2013]

America and Britain have huge influence in Singapore. Singapore is also tied to America through it's military industrial complex. Singapore cannot have an independent policy even if it wants to. But, there are demographics realities as well, most Singapore trace thier heritage back to China, 75 percent identity as Chinese and feel kinship to it. When China Grows and outpaces the united states and becomes the number 1 and the most dominant economy of the world, the political reality, the geographical reality and the demographic reality will kick in Singapore politics and they'll have to make a choice and move away from the west and align itself with Regional powers in the East. Not to mention China is slowly creating a Monroe doctrine of it's own. The only curious case is Japan and world war 2 legacy seem to weigh heavy on them. I think they will stay with the West powers and try to act as a western bulwark in the East, much like the way Israel acts as a western bulwark in the middle East.

[@deschan2246]

Trust in government and cohesion? 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 good jokes. Singapore is already invaded. Some Singaporeans are jobless in Singapore while foreigners have jobs. Yet Singaporeans are still serving National Service to defend foreigners jobs?????

[@deschan2246]

@@zeliangwang3956 freeloaders n cuckoo birds

[@michaelhuang8394]

Agreed, but you should speak more clear: Today's world reminds me of situation before WWI: USA looks like JAPAN&GERMANY, while China looks like USA. USA is so aggressive, but China is so peaceful and patient. am i right?

[@GGgoldspear]

Analytical and well thought out views.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? American Education Portugal Germany

[@GGgoldspear]

@@NazriB one just have to read widely and try to understand that different power plays exist...and although nothing is certain...one can try to have a coherent opinion ...And for sure formal education and intelligence does not necessarily have to correlate...and unfortunately some...do not have both..and think everything is a lie!!! Sad!!

[@tangbesitangbesi7009]

Indeed agree

[@SlowRkers]

@@GGgoldspear when one can't come up with a good counter argument, all they can shout is "It's all Lies I tell you" 🤣🤣🤣

[@anifanif5176]

you need to adjust the content

[@sc-to4uf]

*So-called respected voices tip-toe around the US-China conflict by calling on both sides to tone down the rhetoric. This completely assumes both sides to the conflict are equally at fault. However, the conflict is between the school yard and the victim! Or between the mafia and the victim! This is absolute nonsense! There is only 1 provocateur; not 2 combatants! The victim is merely pushing back softly! Responsible world leaders should stand up and act like statesmen! Singapore may be a small nation. But it has an outsized voice, at least during the era of LKY! Is there no one who can at least make a gallant effort?*

[@deschan2246]

Better informed? 😂🤣😂🤣😂 i dont see any minister (including PM) are really well informed. Most are clueless and lag in world situation.

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Ww3 is a follow up!! Inevitable Expected!!

[@stevenchow5684]

No way

[@gwang3103]

@@stevenchow5684 Why?

[@deschan2246]

@@gwang3103 ccp china does not qualify to be ww3 candidate.

[@beastmode8203]

You're absolutely right.

[@deschan2246]

@@beastmode8203 who is with ccp china?

[@gwang3103]

So... has the PAP stocked up enough food and water supplies to last us say for one year, in the event of some major global catastrophe?

[@JohnSmith-nz2yq]

Why should the PAP do it? You think they create food out of thin air is it? They have to buy supplies using taxpayers' money. You think everyone is like you? WHAT ABOUT YOU? YOU STOCK UP ENOUGH FOOD ANS WATER SUPPLIES FOR YOURSELF ALREADY?

[@s._3560]

I believe most of the population will bail out at the first sign of trouble. They came only to enjoy, not to sacrifice. The ones that are left will be the ones who have put down their roots for generations and are too poor to escape.

[@gwang3103]

@@s._3560 If what you say is true (and I think it is), it's very sad.

[@gwang3103]

@@JohnSmith-nz2yq Why should the PAP do it? Because every (genuinely) good government should care and work for the people. That's why. Besides, it's TAXPAYERS' money they're using, as you said. So shouldn't the taxpayers get their money's worth?

[@iblessyou.forextrablessing7597]

Like real

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Revelation 18 v 4 -13 Describes America's doom!!

[@deschan2246]

Not out for War?🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 what a clueless comment. Is this Singapore Foreign Minister?

[@theheavenlyoption]

I agree with him... neither the USA nor China's motivation is to start a war. But China wants to make a power grab and the US wants to stop this so war could be inevitable. And he's a great foreign minister.

[@tdnow4416]

Better diversify the investment in China to other countries, as not to get caught between China and US. And also diversify the export to China to other countries!

[@shazam1522]

you contributed to build a global world not thinking that if one goes down all goes down?

[@BhabSonsDaughters]

Ministers all standby their respective safe haven prop

[@cheowkwangchia6142]

never doubt Singaporeans are current. doubt of a willing bait. Thanks.

[@justineesun3396]

Gongs does make some sound ... indeed.

[@reymundrs3811]

I keep thinking if climate change takes place faster our landed houses are gonna sink

[@user-pt2pc5uf1g]

Illiterate talk. As if he lived through any world wars

[@tonykiang9052]

After PM rally, 2DPMs, Law minister, Community development minister talks, speeches, even former minister George yeo interview thrown in, comes along FM fear mongering? Too many, too much to digest lah..please chill out

[@ssvegeto1610]

You're welcome to continue keeping your head in the sand, you won't understand most of it anyway =)

[@thelonemodder630]

This is foreseeing and think ahead before things making a turn for the worst! Kudos Mr. Minister. While many of your neighbors are still struggling with religion, race, corruption and what not.

[@jbond9634]

i have great respect for this gentleman, Vivian Balakrishnan. Vivian's intelligence cannot be denied and i must said that his take on the global perspective and of things to come is very enlightening . A far cry from that of the recent one by George Yeo and Kishore, who both seems to be quick in defending a particular country, one calling her a loveable panda, and the other, carries a strong perception of victim hood by the west. The world has been relatively peaceful and stable for many decades because players who participated on the world stage has been abiding and playing by the international rules. That is, until , a single player seems that she has grown big enough and wanted to redefine her own rules and expect all players to comply to theirs or face trade or military retaliation. This is Nothing complex or new, we see this in past history whenever there is a shift in balance of power by one who views themselves as mightier now then before! she will go down in history just like Japan and Germany! A good and wise leader will treasure the peace and stability if he puts the interests of the people before his party goals!

[@whitemoon5752]

US has been breaking and receding most of the agreement it signed into facts hurts. US is not part of NPT, ICC, and is even one of the most trade restricted countries in the world as per WTO agreement. Left Paris agreement, WHO only to join it after administration change but half heartedly means has not paid its due yet. Cancelled unilaterally Iran nuclear contract which it signed and didn’t ratified ICBM missiles treaty. Who is breaking the rules?

[@deschan2246]

Respect for him? Reality nothing worthy. Just another overpaid talker. If u r on current affair . What he said is Nothing new.

[@deschan2246]

Kishore is ccp paid speaker, his comment is highly predictable, dont waste yr time on his video. George worked for Robert Kuok in Hk or China. Its likely he is too into China, take his comment with a pinch of salt

[@deschan2246]

The rest of yr comment is agreeable.

[@davidraj3368]

no one knows what tomorrow can bring...🤔???...

[@hgyag5366]

Money from govt is always warmly welcome. The more the merrier.😄

[@GeorgeOw]

Does SAF leadership well prepared for war? We are yet to see that. Do we have the right defense leadership? ……. 🤔

[@fidelcatsro6948]

History always repeats itself like a cat going round and round a ferris wheel..

[@jegindersingh2634]

How can a Singapore minister who belongs to an illegitimate authoritarian dynastic government, talk on world politics??????

[@NewmaticKe]

You offend the electorate

[@OOOOrelax]

Impressive!! I wish we had this kind of politicians in Europe.

[@deschan2246]

Wat impressed u?🤔🤔🤔

[@simplymystiq888]

From the title i thought this guy must be over 100 yrs old 🤦🏻‍♂️