The Third Force: Myth, Momentum.. or the Moment?

The US and China continue to dominate the global agenda. But beyond the headlines, are middle powers beginning to do more than hedge?

From trade resilience and resource security to strategic alignment, are shared interests converging into something credible, a true third force? Or are we still firmly in a G2 world, balancing between giants, and now recalibrating amid conflict in the Middle East?

Join us for a candid conversation on whether this shift is structural or simply narrative, what it would take to sustain it, and what it means for hubs like Singapore at a pivotal moment.

Moderator: Steve Okun

Panellists: 
Angela Torres-Andresen, Founder LatAmCham. Managing Director ANTA
Paul Thoppil, Canada’s High Commissioner to Singapore
Robin Hu, Advisory Senior Director (Temasek), Ambassador to Timor Leste