“Not only have the tariffs and sanctions failed to achieve their aims, but they also undermine America’s long-term interests in East Asia.” – Kishore Mahbubani for The Straits Times. The Straits Times, 24 April 2021, Asian Insider, pA33
“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
“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
“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
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
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
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 …
“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
By Prof Kishore Mahbubani, Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute at NUS Money 89.3FM, 8 November 2020
“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
