Ep.30 - Is Asia Taking Over from the West? Ft. Kishore Mahbubani, former UNSC President and Singaporean diplomat

In this engaging episode, renowned diplomat and author Kishore Mahbubani discusses the evolving geopolitical landscape of Asia and the world. Highlighting key themes from his latest book, 'Living the Asian Century,' Kishore delves into the interplay between Western and Eastern values, China's rapid rise, and the strategic dynamics between major global powers like the United States, China, and India. He shares insights on Singapore’s phenomenal success, ASEAN’s role in balancing global influence, and the necessity for multipolar governance in the current age. A must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of global politics and the shifting balance of power.

Chapters

03:53 Introduction and Guest Background

04:46 Personal Journey and Early Influences

05:56 Clash of Western and Eastern Values

08:11 Rise of Asia and Western Complacency

13:49 US-China Geopolitical Conflict

15:44 China's Peaceful Rise and Strategic Planning

23:03 Challenges Facing the US and China

48:47 India's Potential and Global Competition

55:17 Singapore's Pragmatic Approach

56:03 Singapore's Economic Miracle

57:58 US-China Relations and Singapore's Neutrality

59:55 ASEAN's Strategic Position

01:02:45 China's Influence in Asia

01:04:00 Managing US-China Competition

01:22:38 India-China Relations

01:28:48 India's Geopolitical Strategy

01:31:36 Global Governance and Multilateralism

01:36:15 BRICS vs. G7

01:38:28 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Book Links:

Has China Won?: The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy: https://amzn.in/d/fJUnl8U

LIVING THE ASIAN CENTURY: https://amzn.in/d/j2SLOSA

Has the West Lost It?: https://amzn.in/d/7b7dfsZ

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