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French President Macron, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, hinted at a potential shift in France's stance on NATO's role in Asia, previously opposing its involvement in regional strategic rivalries. His comments follow an Asian tour involving defense agreements with Vietnam and Indonesia. Macron stressed the importance of Asian nations maintaining independence from both the US and China, advocating for strategic autonomy and warning against nuclear proliferation and the potential unraveling of the post-WWII global order. He also noted North Korean troops' support of Russia's war in Ukraine.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.