'Bridge-builders' like Singapore, Sweden key amid risk of fragmented world order: President Tharman

CNA - Oct 21, 2026

Without countries willing to bridge geopolitical divides, growing rivalry could push the world into competing blocs, Mr Tharman said in a lecture at the Stockholm School of Economics during his state visit to Sweden.

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