If Singapore has to pick a side, it will choose principles, says Chan Chun Sing

[Spike]

Very well spoken.

SINGAPORE: If Singapore has to choose sides, it will choose the side of principles that uphold an integrated global economic and security order, underpinned by law and sovereignty, said Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing on Sunday (Jun 1).

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[asiafrenz]

Not what amdk want to hear! Pick your side, front or back?

 

[Shion]

nobody will wanna talk abt principles.

 

[OtterJoyful]

So proud that Minister Chan is our minister of defense. When NEH was the minister of defense, he offended so many countries. I feel that NEH is a disgrace to Singapore.

 

[Lchlch]

Better talk about facts than judgment.

 

[helloicanseeu]

nobody will wanna talk abt principles.

principles means ->we are small fry, trump ... pls help us

 

[divineone]

Iswaran corruption charge become home arrest holiday... Principles??? Empty words

 

[GhostZM]

When he was still with MOE, it was abt choosing principals..


CheerS!!!

 

[trax06]

Very well spoken.

SINGAPORE: If Singapore has to choose sides, it will choose the side of principles that uphold an integrated global economic and security order, underpinned by law and sovereignty, said Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing on Sunday (Jun 1).

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...=internal_sharetool_androidphone_01062025_cna

When everyone is SIDE A or B but we side nothing we will stick out like a sore thumb the odd one out.

 

[Can Or Not]

So proud that Minister Chan is our minister of defense. When NEH was the minister of defense, he offended so many countries. I feel that NEH is a disgrace to Singapore.

How did he offended those countries?

 

[chongquan82]

It's what chiu do , not what chiu say

Sinkieland end of the day will align with China

USA too far away and in civil war

 

[Spike]

When everyone is SIDE A or B but we side nothing we will stick out like a sore thumb the odd one out.

World War I (1914–1918) – Neutral Countries

These nations remained officially neutral throughout the war:

Switzerland

Sweden

Norway

Denmark

Spain

Netherlands

Luxembourg (invaded and occupied by Germany but did not resist militarily)

Portugal (initially neutral, joined Allies in 1916)

Albania (collapsed into anarchy and was occupied)

Mexico

Argentina

Chile

Switzerland, notably, maintained a strict policy of armed neutrality.


World War II (1939–1945) – Neutral Countries

Several countries again declared neutrality, though some faced occupation or internal conflict:

Successfully Neutral Throughout WWII:

Switzerland – maintained strict neutrality, despite being surrounded by Axis powers.

Sweden – remained officially neutral but exported iron ore to Germany.

Ireland – stayed neutral and did not allow British military use of its territory.

Portugal – neutral but maintained diplomatic relations with both sides; part of the Iberian neutrality with Spain.

Spain – under Franco, remained non-belligerent; supported Axis in some ways but never entered the war.

Turkey – neutral for most of the war, joined the Allies in 1945 mainly as a symbolic gesture.

Vatican City – neutral, but in the heart of fascist Italy.

Liechtenstein – neutral with little involvement.

Andorra, San Marino, and Monaco – also nominally neutral microstates, but some experienced occupation or internal tension.

Neutral But Later Invaded or Pressured:

Belgium, Norway, Netherlands, Luxembourg – all declared neutrality but were invaded by Germany.

Denmark – neutral but invaded by Germany in 1940.

Key Notes:

Neutrality didn't always mean safety; some neutral countries were drawn in by invasion, internal pressure, or economic coercion.

Switzerland is the best example of consistent neutrality in both world wars.

 

[batuchka]

continue gaslighting us nation building is impt but only male citizens subjected to forced conscription?

 

[archie7]

his principles worth how much?

 

[zhoholang]

World War I (1914–1918) – Neutral Countries

These nations remained officially neutral throughout the war:

Switzerland

Sweden

Norway

Denmark

Spain

Netherlands

Luxembourg (invaded and occupied by Germany but did not resist militarily)

Portugal (initially neutral, joined Allies in 1916)

Albania (collapsed into anarchy and was occupied)

Mexico

Argentina

Chile

Switzerland, notably, maintained a strict policy of armed neutrality.


World War II (1939–1945) – Neutral Countries

Several countries again declared neutrality, though some faced occupation or internal conflict:

Successfully Neutral Throughout WWII:

Switzerland – maintained strict neutrality, despite being surrounded by Axis powers.

Sweden – remained officially neutral but exported iron ore to Germany.

Ireland – stayed neutral and did not allow British military use of its territory.

Portugal – neutral but maintained diplomatic relations with both sides; part of the Iberian neutrality with Spain.

Spain – under Franco, remained non-belligerent; supported Axis in some ways but never entered the war.

Turkey – neutral for most of the war, joined the Allies in 1945 mainly as a symbolic gesture.

Vatican City – neutral, but in the heart of fascist Italy.

Liechtenstein – neutral with little involvement.

Andorra, San Marino, and Monaco – also nominally neutral microstates, but some experienced occupation or internal tension.

Neutral But Later Invaded or Pressured:

Belgium, Norway, Netherlands, Luxembourg – all declared neutrality but were invaded by Germany.

Denmark – neutral but invaded by Germany in 1940.

Key Notes:

Neutrality didn't always mean safety; some neutral countries were drawn in by invasion, internal pressure, or economic coercion.

Switzerland is the best example of consistent neutrality in both world wars.

In Asia , only Thailand most neutral

 

[alex22]

Not what amdk want to hear! Pick your side, front or back?

But principles are fluid, like ethics

 

[buttbERry]

indeed must have principles

 

[NintendoSwitch]

Very well spoken.

SINGAPORE: If Singapore has to choose sides, it will choose the side of principles that uphold an integrated global economic and security order, underpinned by law and sovereignty, said Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing on Sunday (Jun 1).

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...=internal_sharetool_androidphone_01062025_cna

The dinner foto ish standing on principles side? No wonder he no longer head edu.

 

[eyz]

singapore always choose survival, not principles.

US has always been the troublemakers, warmongers, and singapore will choose to be on their side.

 

[ChiongAh]

For a party that always resort to dirty tricks during election want to preach about principles, really a joke