Vivian Balakrishnan
Vivian Balakrishnan is a Singaporean politician, diplomat and former ophthalmologist who has been serving as Minister for Foreign Affairs since 2015. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Cashew division of Holland–Bukit Timah GRC since 2006, and previously the Ulu Pandan division of Holland–Bukit Panjang GRC between 2001 and 2006.
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Oct 7, 2026
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Singapore's foreign minister said the city-state must be able to say no to both the US and China to preserve trust and strategic options.
His stance is the cleanest expression of the pragmatist hedge: refuse to pick sides, keep channels open, and monetize neutrality as great power rivalry intensifies.