Former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo has advocated that India should act as an independent pole in a multipolar world, emphasizing to pursue "firm but flexible" diplomacy against the USA. He has urged India to normalize ties with China, suggested a "Panchsheel 2.0" framework, and highlighted India's strategic role in balancing global power. George Yeo spoke to ET during his recent trip to New Delhi. The former Foreign Minister argued that India must be firm with the U.S. to build long-term credibility, noting that India and China have shown courage in resisting pressure.