Brexit Vote Shows Rising Far-Right Nationalism, Singapore Says
- Defence Minister says Brexit hearkens to flawed good-old-days
- Expects South China Sea ruling to escalate regional actions
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Britain’s vote to exit the European Union reflected a resurgence of far-right nationalism that was adding pressure on countries to shore up their borders, said Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen.
The challenge for Singapore in the face of the Brexit vote, Ng said, will be to stay neutral and not judge those countries facing an increased desire for national identity, and the growing anti-globalization sentiment that was driving them to be more assertive about protecting their markets.