Gates Attends Asia Security Conference Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates walks with Singapore Minister of Defense Teo Chee Hean upon his arrival in Singapore, June 1, 2007. Gates will attend the 6th International Institute for Strategic Studies conference, the Shangri-La dialogue.   Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby Back To HomePage More Photo Essays Next About DefenseLink DoD Inspector General Freedom of Information Privacy & Security External Link Disclaimer Web Policy Contact Us USA.gov