Macron Warns of US-China Rift, Urges New Asian Alliances

Macron Sounds Alarm on US-China Divide at Shangri-La Dialogue Singapore – French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a stark warning at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 30th, 2025, identifying the growing division between the United States and China as the most significant threat to global stability. His address, captured in a short video by Channel NewsAsia, has sparked considerable interest in international relations. Macron emphasized the urgent need to move beyond non-alignment and form strong coalitions to address shared challenges. "The time for non-alignment has undoubtedly passed," he stated, "but the time for coalitions of action has come." He further suggested that the principles he outlined for international cooperation mirrored Singapore's core values, stating they "described the DNA of Singapore." The speech has been interpreted by some analysts as a call for a more multilateral approach to global governance, particularly in addressing the complexities of the US-China dynamic. Macron's emphasis on building new alliances with Asian partners underscores the growing importance of the region in shaping future geopolitical strategies. The Shangri-La Dialogue, a prominent annual security summit, provides a platform for high-level discussions on key regional and global security issues. Macron's address served as a significant contribution to these discussions, highlighting the need for collaborative action in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.