While the US and China dominate headlines, Davos hinted at a quieter question: can middle powers move from balancing between giants to shaping the system itself? This session probes whether shared interests in trade resilience, resources and standards are coalescing into a real “third force” or if that’s just a narrative. And crucially, what any of this means for hubs like Singapore at a pivotal moment.
Moderator: Steve Okun
Panellists:
Angela Torres-Andresen, Founder/Executive Director, LatamCham
Paul Thoppil, Canada’s High Commissioner to Singapore
Robin Hu, Advisory Senior Director (Temasek), Ambassador to Timor Leste
