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1/ U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin kicks off Saturday morning at the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore #SLD with a speech entitled "A Shared Vision for the Indo-Pacific." 
2/ Countries of Indo-Pacific have come together around a compelling vision of the future. And they’re advancing it in unprecedented ways. It’s a vision of a region in which all countries are free to thrive on their own terms—without coercion, intimidation, or bullying. It’s a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
3/ That vision is anchored in some key principles.
- Respect for sovereignty.
- Adherence to international law.
- Transparency and openness.
- The free flow of commerce and ideas.
- Human rights and human dignity.
- Equal rights for all states, large and small.
- And resolving… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
- Respect for sovereignty.
- Adherence to international law.
- Transparency and openness.
- The free flow of commerce and ideas.
- Human rights and human dignity.
- Equal rights for all states, large and small.
- And resolving… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
🧵Highly significant statements by SECDEF Austin at the #SLD
(1) there is no change in U.S. policy toward Taiwan. (2) we committed to our 'One China' policy as enumerated in the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances, the Three Joint Communiques," defense.gov/News/News-Stor…
(1) there is no change in U.S. policy toward Taiwan. (2) we committed to our 'One China' policy as enumerated in the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances, the Three Joint Communiques," defense.gov/News/News-Stor…
Austin also made it clear that the United States does not support any unilateral changes to the status quo, and the United States does not support Taiwan independence.
These are the reassurances that are often neglected in today’s strategic discourse. They are under-appreciated, but critical aspects of deterrence. Yes, maintaining a coercive disincentive to the use of force is critical. But it is most effective when combined with reassurances.
Event thread: #SLD honoured to be a delegate at the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue, after a long Covid hiatus. Will be tweeting as much key snippets as possible in those sessions I attend. Please bear with me if I miss out details or share vaguely at times. 🙏🏼
First Plenary Session: Next Steps for the United States’ Indo-Pacific Strategy, by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
Austin: Countries across the IP share a common vision. Commitment to freedom of seas and skies; seeks peaceful resolution of disputes; countries are allowed to pursue own interests free from coercion.
The #33APR kicks off with the Welcoming Remarks by Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa, Chairman and Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia.
Professor @aileen_baviera, President of the @appfi_ph delivers the Opening Remarks on behalf of the ASEAN-ISIS Network.
For more information about the ASEAN-ISIS Network: isis.org.my/2018/09/23/ase…
For more information about the ASEAN-ISIS Network: isis.org.my/2018/09/23/ase…
With the opening ceremony concluded, Plenary Session 1: Asia Pacific Vs Indo Pacific: Rationale, Contestation & Implications begins. #33APR
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