Why the 21st century will be an Asian one

Why the 21st century will be an Asian one

The figures point clearly to the shift, so what explains the disconnect between data and discourse? I am writing this column to give you a free copy of my latest book, The Asian 21st Century. Seasoned readers of my Straits Times columns will be surprised by this...
Climate justice: The real story

Climate justice: The real story

By Kishore Mahbubani and Bertrand Seah 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...
The Genius of Jokowi

The Genius of Jokowi

At a time when even some rich democracies are electing con men as their political leaders, the success of Indonesian President Joko Widodo deserves wider acclaim and appreciation. “Jokowi” is providing a model of good governance from which the rest of the...