#54- Kishore Mahbubani : New Hard Truths for 21st Century Geopolitics

Keith Yap interviews veteran diplomat and public intellectual Kishore Mahbubani at Bloomberg Singapore, exploring Mahbubani's geopolitical outlook shaped by his experiences in Cambodia in 1973, Cuba in 1979, and New York City in 1984. Mahbubani recounts his early diplomatic missions, the lessons learned from witnessing war and political bravery, and his observations on the United Nations. The conversation shifts to the impact of Trump's tariffs, the rise of China and India, and the future of the Asian century, while also addressing the importance of understanding Singapore's history and the role of storytelling in nation-building.

Outlines

Part 1: Diplomatic Foundations, Early Career

Part 2: US Policy, Trade, Global Shifts

Part 3: Regional Strategy, Future Outlook

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The Front Row Podcast

Part 1: Diplomatic Foundations, Early Career

Introduction to Geopolitical Outlook and Early Experiences in Cambodia

Lessons from Cuba and the Importance of Bravery in Diplomacy

The United Nations and Geopolitical Realities

Part 2: US Policy, Trade, Global Shifts

Trump's Tariffs and the Emergence of New Global Truths

Analysis of Trump's Trade Policies and Potential Alternatives

The Asian Century and Shifting Global Power Dynamics

Part 3: Regional Strategy, Future Outlook

Questions on US Trade Policies, GCC's Role in ASEAN, and Singapore's Approach

Concerns for Singapore's Future and the Importance of Storytelling

#54- Kishore Mahbubani : New Hard Truths for 21st Century Geopolitics

The Front Row Podcast

Part 1: Diplomatic Foundations, Early Career

00:00Introduction to Geopolitical Outlook and Early Experiences in Cambodia

Introduction to Geopolitical Outlook and Early Experiences in Cambodia

07:24Lessons from Cuba and the Importance of Bravery in Diplomacy

Lessons from Cuba and the Importance of Bravery in Diplomacy

14:12The United Nations and Geopolitical Realities

The United Nations and Geopolitical Realities

Part 2: US Policy, Trade, Global Shifts

21:31Trump's Tariffs and the Emergence of New Global Truths

Trump's Tariffs and the Emergence of New Global Truths

29:55Analysis of Trump's Trade Policies and Potential Alternatives

Analysis of Trump's Trade Policies and Potential Alternatives

36:32The Asian Century and Shifting Global Power Dynamics

The Asian Century and Shifting Global Power Dynamics

Part 3: Regional Strategy, Future Outlook

43:46Questions on US Trade Policies, GCC's Role in ASEAN, and Singapore's Approach

Questions on US Trade Policies, GCC's Role in ASEAN, and Singapore's Approach

50:54Concerns for Singapore's Future and the Importance of Storytelling

Concerns for Singapore's Future and the Importance of Storytelling