Regional Responses to U.S.-China Competition in the Indo-Pacific: Singapore
Abstract
This report on Singapore is part of a project examining the perspectives of U.S. allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific as they formulate and implement their responses to Chinas more assertive foreign and security policy and to a more competitive U.S.-China relationship. Singapore views its partnership with the United States as essential to its security policy. It sees the U.S. regional presence as playing an indispensable role in ensuring its ability to navigate a regional security environment that is increasingly complicated by Chinas growing influence and more-assertive Chinese behavior. At the same time, China is Singapores most important trading partner, and Singapore aims to maintain a stable relationship with China even as it pushes back against Chinese influence and interference. Singapores deepening engagement in the region creates opportunities for the United States and, specifically, for the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Air Force to work with Singapore and with regional partners in new and innovative ways. The other reports in this series are available at www.rand.org/US-PRC-influence.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1115235
Entities
People
- Cortez A. Iii Cooper
- Michael S. Chase
Organizations
- RAND Corporation