Originally posted by Daniel-Lim:
That Singapore is overly well-armed is a reflection of our
insecurity, vulnerability and fragility.
The neighbours are actually less concerned about SAF prowess than
we think. They know Singapore would not risk starting anything
unless seriously provoked.
I would tend to agree that the other Asian countries are arming not
because of Singapore, but for other reasons. Malaysia has to worry
about such a huge area - the peninsula and Borneo- with so little
assets. Indonesia has a even bigger headache.
And yes, the protection and procurement of natural resources will
be what future wars will be about.
In a sense, that was one of the prime reasons Japan invaded SE
Asia.
Yes,it makes more sense for them to worry about China but by the
time she starts to thirst for oil Brunei would be dry of
it.Potential trouble area would be the spratly islands and China
will bump the rest of the claimants off if she has to.
