Resilience

Russia’s war against Ukraine has forced Europe to rethink what defense means. At Café Kyiv, experts discussed how hybrid attacks target societies far beyond the battlefield - and why resilient democracies require comprehensive defense.

Total Defence is a cornerstone of Singapore’s national security policy and practice. As a ‘Whole-of-nation’ framework, it has evolved to deal with the increasing complexity of national security risks and challenges.

Hybrid threats blur the line between peace and war, exploiting vulnerabilities in societies. While resilience is often presented as a panacea, it requires deeper scrutiny to balance growing security needs with the preservation of democratic values.