Commentary: Singapore must continue to shape its own destiny amid deepening conflicts abroad

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Though Singapore has limited ability to influence international affairs, its actions are keenly watched by investors and other countries, says strategic consultancy managing director Nicholas Fang. SINGAPORE: As the war in Iran deepens with little sign of resolution anytime soon, a question that small nations like Singapore increasingly face is what agency they have amid bigger powers acting on their own agendas. The decision by the US and Israel to attack Iran on Feb 28 has sparked a conflict