Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir with Ambassador Kishore Mahbubani

NEW YORK, October 8, 2024 — Ambassador Kishore Mahbubani discusses his latest book, "Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir," which traces the Republic of Singapore's transformation from a struggling colony to a thriving Asian powerhouse, paralleling his own journey from an underprivileged childhood to a distinguished career in diplomacy and academia. Asia Society President and CEO Dr. Kyung-wha Kang moderates the conversation. (1 hr., 23 min.)

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[atky]

The new AS president has a very gentle and kind demeanour, Kishore is always brilliant. Two great personalities on the stage. Thanks for the session!

[rickking]

It’s about time Asian Society presented by Asians

[dunzhen]

Great talk, I was glued in. Love Kishore enlightening other Asians of the real situation, even if he himself is still naive I must say. Asians can get along very harmoniously, we absolutely can. Our relations are around as low as they'll ever be, and once we can get this white/West worship out of our mental we can have a real golden age for Asians.

[jerrylee]

Prof Kishore is such a skillful diplomat, he emphasized the visionary leadership of Spore first generation leader but he avoided lauding the current leadership when asked. The subtlety helped listeners understand his position without sounding offensive

[prabhakargopalan]

Absolutely brilliant can listen to their discussion all day!

[PhilemonChan]

Prof Kishore is indeed an Asian thinker with his good insights on today's geopolitics.

[aleekamui]

Kevin Rudd never had the stones to host Kishore when he was president

[spartanjohann]

Wow! Brilliant! A Giant in geopolitical Global Statesman. Great respect.💐🥰🥂🏆🥇👍🛬🛫

[ramkys]

Kishore is an Geo politics expert and a great narrator. Kudos to him, he is a gem of Singapore . Great analysis about world of diplomacy and various regions.

I do agree that he goes into China matters whilst mentioning just brief one liners on India which is steadily increasing its economic size and influence

[biswanathmukherjee]

From a common man’s perspective: Unlike the US and its allies, China tends to avoid speaking negatively about others and consistently seeks peace and business through comprehensive cooperation.

[kennySg]

Prof Kishore should have included all these pictures, historic and give a lighter touch to the book. I wish u success in your book launch.

[JJMA]

1:01 - you know the answer.... for "peaceful" followers there is no room for negotiation especially for those who worship a different path...

[BranchShuZhi]

*China’s* GDP stood at $29 trillion in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms in 2021, representing *18.9%* of global GDP, while the *United States’* GDP was $24 trillion, accounting for *15.5%* of global GDP. *India, * at $11 trillion or *7.2%, * was the third-largest economy.

But United States per capita (PPP) is approximately $76, 000. China is around $21, 500 and India $8, 400. So China is still only 28% that of USA. Why is USA so concern about China or India overtaking it with such a huge margin? There must be something more than economy that USA is concern with, likely the unfounded fear that Chinese has overtaken them in term of science, technology and manufacturing?

[jzNottobee]

Singapore as a city is significant but as a nation is petty! The size DOES matter!

[setrakpuskul]

Beautiful person in deep knowledge and great comanterie about Asia and World 😢 I don't know the name of it!? A book of prophecy about the Middle East and the World 😢

[fromtheoutside]

Oh! now I get it. This is a Book Promotion Video.

[Fr.VeniceLAI]

Surely, this new book will be translated to Chinese Putonghua and become another of BEST SELLING foreign books inside PRChina, again be earning millions of RMB in Royalties for the Professor once more.

[robezy]

I can't help but feel like Mahbubani gets a bit repetitive in this one. Yes, talking to each other is important, but is that it? What are enemies supposed to be talking about when there is 0 common ground? What actions should follow the talk? I'm left with many unresolved questions about diplomacy's integration into a wider framework of policy in this. Unfortunately, he often leaves me with that feeling of not having answered the most pressing questions.

[mengsiongkheng]

Kishore is so wrong about Alaska. China tried diplomacy for so long and it didn't work with the US. Strong words in Alaska did finally send a message to US that China is not afraid of the US and will fight back. That's how you counter a bully, not with niceties but in the only language a bully understands.

China's economy is rebounding despite strong attack from the US in denying and withdrawing investments and sanctions.
China took active steps to correct the real estate sector despite it's 33% contribution to GDP. It has grown other sectors such as EVs, solar, How many economies can sustain a 5% growth despite all these challenges.

Don't believe the lies and misinformation of the west. It is their economies that are sick, not China.

[theshinkuakuma]

Its a pity he couldnt continue the last question, i.e. how do politicians curb public sentiments when they see their politicians playing golf with their enemies...