Kishore Mahbubani, Distinguished Fellow, Asia Research Institute, NUS
- Integrity, trust, and intellectual rigor from Singapore’s founding fathers.
- He emphasizes the power of honesty and clear-eyed analysis in public service.
Podcast
Overview
Join Ashutosh Garg as he welcomes Kishore Mahbubani, renowned Singaporean diplomat and academic, for a rich discussion on Asia’s rise, world affairs, and lessons from his storied career.
Here’s a concise breakdown with key question-based timestamps:
00:01:16 — What values shaped his career in diplomacy?
- Integrity, trust, and intellectual rigor from Singapore’s founding fathers.
- He emphasizes the power of honesty and clear-eyed analysis in public service.
00:04:06 — How Did You Influence Singapore’s Diplomatic Corps?
- Focused on implementing leaders’ vision with a strong diplomatic team.
- Boldly increased recruitment of diplomats to meet global demands.
00:05:54 — What Did the UN Security Council Teach You?
- Realpolitik: Power often overrides principles.
- Only the P5 (permanent members) drive binding decisions.
00:08:06 — Why Transition to Academia and the Lee Kuan Yew School?
- Seized the opportunity to shape public policy education.
- Connected his passion for learning with national service.
00:10:11 — What’s the ‘Asian Century,’ and why does it matter?
- China and India’s economic rise: shifting global GNP balance.
- Western reluctance to acknowledge Asia’s new influence.
00:12:48 — What Are the West’s Misconceptions About Asia?
- Underestimation of Asia’s ability for continued growth and leadership..
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- Integrity, trust, and intellectual rigor from Singapore’s founding fathers.
- He emphasizes the power of honesty and clear-eyed analysis in public service.
