The world order is shifting and most leaders don’t fully understand what’s coming next.
In this episode, Philip Meissner sits down with renowned diplomat and geopolitical thinker Kishore Mahbubani to break down the biggest transformation of our time: the return of Asia and the decline of Western dominance.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
• Why the West is misreading Asia and why that’s a serious risk
• The real reason today’s world feels so chaotic and overwhelming
• How billions are entering the middle class and reshaping the global economy
• The simple 3-part formula behind Singapore’s extraordinary success
• The 5 leadership traits needed to navigate uncertainty and change
If you want to understand where the world is heading, and how to stay ahead of it, this conversation is essential.
Watch now and rethink everything you thought you knew about global power.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:49 Global confusion & shifting world order
02:09 Why leaders feel overwhelmed today
03:11 Is the world actually more dangerous
05:15 Leadership advice in a changing world
06:59 What the West misunderstands about Asia
09:05 Global rebalancing explained
10:50 Rise of middle powers
13:03 Understanding Asia’s diversity
15:13 India’s role in a multipolar world
17:04 How leaders should rethink Asia
17:58 Lessons from the United Nations
20:23 From Asian pessimism to optimism
21:48 What leaders can learn from Singapore
23:45 Leadership lessons from experience
25:00 The five qualities of great leaders
26:04 Why the future is optimistic
Connect with Kishore Mahbubani:
linkedin.com/in/kishoremahbubani