The oxygen of Asean

“In the conflict-ridden region, the grouping has developed an ecosystem of the ‘oxygen’ of peace and prosperity critical to Singapore’s existence.” Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times. The Straits Times, 6 March 2021, Asian Insider, pA27

What do US Capitol attack and the West’s COVID-19 death rates have in common?

“The answer lies in the philosophical underpinnings of societies. At the end of the day, the root cause of many of the social and political problems we face is the failure to understand the real meaning of key philosphical concepts.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times. The Straits Times, 2 February 2021, Opinion, pA18

Can Asia help Biden?

“A strong self-confident America is needed to resume its leadership role. Asia has a role to play – if the US is prepared to listen.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times.  The Straits Times, 22 January 2021, Opinion, pA18

Covid-19 ‘new deal’ needed for Asean’s recovery

Millions of ASEAN informal workers left out of government stimulus have accrued debt to survive Covid-19. Dr Gerard McCarthy argues for a ‘new deal’ of safety nets and debt amnesties to drive a robust and fair recovery. The Straits Times, 6 January 2021 

Where is the future for cities?

An op-ed piece by Professor Tim Bunnell, Asia Research Institute, NUS, and Associate Professor Daniel P S Goh, Department of Sociology, NUS on the changing geography of urban futures and models from unexpected places.  TODAY Online, 18 December 2020

Indonesia’s peats restoration agency gets an extension despite falling to hit its target: What are the hurdles and next strategies?

Dr Rini Astuti, Professor David Taylor and Dr Michelle Miller co-wrote an op-ed piece on their recommendation for action to ensure Indonesia’s peat restoration agency’s success in its next restoration projects and how they could build on its existing capacities for the next term.  The Conversation Online, 18 December 2020 A similar report was carried …

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Why American presidents matter

“The zeitgeist of the world is infused by the character of the US leader. Biden will bring back the civility and generosity that the American spirit is associated with.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times The Straits Times, 10 November 2020, Opinion, pA16

Can America escape plutocracy?

“Consider the evidence amid the ‘noise’ of the election campaign. Throughout human history, wise men have warned of the dangers of plutocracy.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times. The Straits Times, 12 October 2020, Opinion, pA19