The conflict in the Middle East has intensified in recent times, marked by rising tensions and periodic escalations across multiple flashpoints. Despite sustained diplomatic efforts and proposed peace plans to ease hostilities, the region remains highly volatile – shaped by entrenched political fragmentation, recurring conflict and competing spheres of influence. The impact of these tensions extends far beyond immediate humanitarian concerns, posing significant risks to global trade routes, energy markets and capital flows. The ripple effects are increasingly being felt across Asia, including in Singapore, where economic stability is closely tied to both regional and global security.
What is Singapore’s strategy for managing longer-term geopolitical risks and how can the nation strengthen its economic resilience? What should companies consider as they navigate the region’s uncertainties and evolving dynamics?
Join our speakers as they unpack the implications of the protracted instability in the Middle East and examine the broader dynamics shaping the regional and international order. The session will be moderated by Mr Manu Bhaskaran, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, and Founding Director and Chief Executive Officer, Centennial Asia Advisors Pte Ltd.