“The tragedy of war in Ukraine shows the need for globally respected statesmen who could act in the cause of peace” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times.  The Straits Times, 19 March 2022, Asian Insider, pA25  

‘As Russia wages its war in Ukraine, the European Union, particularly Germany, has stepped up its efforts to rein in Russian President Vladimir Putin, joining with the US and others in applying punitive sanctions on Moscow and Putin’s enablers. While the actions of Brussels and Berlin have been portrayed in the media as something of

“The figures point clearly to the shift, so what explains the disconnect between data and discourse?” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times. The Straits Times, 12 February 2022, Asian Insider, pA21

“Tied economically to the optimistic East but mentally to the pessimistic West, Singaporeans are blessed with many big existential questions to answer.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times. The Straits Times, 25 December 2021, Asian Insider, pA22

With a downward spiral of distrust among key state actors in the region, sustained talks are crucial to de-escalate growing threats of conflict, urged distinguished speakers at a special roundtable entitled “The Idea of Peace in Asia”. While the 21st century marks the end of 200 years of western primacy and the rise of Asia, this

‘With the ending of Germany’s – and Europe’s – Merkel era, East Asian countries should expect new policy priorities and, if promises are realized, a stronger stance against China, writes Stefan Huebner of the Asia Research Institute at the National University of Singapore. He considers how and why the legacy of longtime Chancellor Angela Merkel,

“More investors consider environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) factors important but aren’t putting their money where their mouths are. This might have more to do with ESG investing’s limits, say green finance researchers.” – Bertrand Seah, Research Assistant at the Asia Research Institute at NUS and co-founder of the Green Swan Initiative, and Xinying

Article in Lianhe Zaobao, 15 October 2021, p13

Professor Brenda Yeoh from the Department of Geography at the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has been awarded the international Vautrin Lud Prize 2021 in Geography. Modelled after the Nobel Prize and widely regarded as one of the highest honours in geography, it is awarded to geographers for outstanding achievements in the field. Currently Research Leader

“Ahead of COP26 next month, much blame – and pressure – has fallen on Asian giants China and India for adding to global greenhouse gas emissions. But the hard truth is Western countries such as the United States and Canada are not doing enough. Here’s why.” – Kishore Mahbubani and Bertrand Seah, Distinguished Fellow and