As new domains evolve rapidly, like-minded countries should develop flexible partnerships, forming "coalitions of the able and willing", says Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing. SINGAPORE: Conferences like the Shangri-La Dialogue allow countries to understand each other's actions and can reduce the chances of misunderstanding and miscalculation, said Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing on Sunday (May 31). Speaking to reporters in a wrap-up interview, Mr Chan noted that the