The decision by a British carrier strike group to dock at a civilian cruise centre instead of a naval base in Singapore during a visit has put into focus London’s priority on soft power and public outreach in the region amid conflict in the Middle East.With the city state’s iconic skyline as a backdrop, the 284-metre-long, 80,000-tonne HMS Prince of Wales became the first warship to dock at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre on Monday for its first port of call as part of its eight-month deployment...