In this episode of NucleCast, host Adam speaks with Matthew Loh, a defense reporter from Singapore, about the complex geopolitical landscape in Southeast Asia, particularly regarding Singapore's relationship with China and the United States. Loh provides insights into Singapore's unique position as a small but strategically important nation, navigating its ties with major powers while maintaining a neutral stance. The conversation explores Singapore's military reliance on the US, the potential risks of conflict over Taiwan, and the implications of China's ambitions in the region. Loh also shares his wishes for Singapore's future, emphasizing the need for public education on geopolitics and the importance of stability in a rapidly changing world.
Matthew Loh is a senior reporter for Business Insider's Singapore bureau. He primarily covers defense in Asia and how innovation is shaping the war in Ukraine. A Singaporean citizen, he spent eight years in China between 2008 and 2014.
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