Kishore Mahbubani is a diplomat and intellectual, celebrated for his ability to unpack complex geopolitical issues. Kishore has been at the forefront of discussions about Asia’s rise and its impact on the global order. As the two-time President of the UN Security Council and prolific author, his work has left an indelible mark on diplomacy and international relations.
Kishore began his journey with an education in philosophy at the University of Singapore, graduating with First Class Honours. He furthered his studies with a Master of Philosophy from Dalhousie University. His career in diplomacy took off in 1971 when he joined the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Over the years, Kishore held pivotal roles, including postings in Cambodia, Malaysia, and Washington, D.C. His rich experience in international diplomacy laid the foundation for his influential voice on global platforms.
Among his many career milestones, Kishore has served as Singapore’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and was appointed the Founding Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. His achievements include being recognised as one of Foreign Policy’s ‘Top Global Thinkers’ and authoring critically acclaimed books like ‘Has China Won?’ and ‘The Great Convergence’. He has also been elected as an honorary international member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a testament to his intellectual contributions.
Organisations turn to Kishore Mahbubani for his expertise on topics such as Asia’s geopolitical rise, US-Asia relations, and global diplomacy. His ability to distil vast geopolitical landscapes into actionable insights makes him a sought-after speaker for conferences and events. With a unique perspective that bridges the East and West, Kishore is an asset for any audience seeking to understand the rapidly evolving global order.
Books
Beyond the Age of Innocence: Rebuilding Trust Between America and The World
Can Asians Think?
China–India Relations: Cooperation and conflict
Has China Won?
Has the West Lost It?
Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir
New Asian Hemisphere: The Irresistible Shift of Global Power to the East
The Asean Miracle
The Asian 21st Century
The Great Convergence: Asia, the West, and the Logic of One World
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Kishore Mahbubani's official speaker topics are listed below:
- The rise of Asia
- East-West relations
- Geopolitical dynamics
- US-China Relations
- Global diplomacy
- 2024 – Published Living the Asian Century: An Undiplomatic Memoir
- 2020 – Published Has China Won?: The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy
- 2019 – Elected honorary international member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- 2013 – Published The Great Convergence: Asia, the West, and the Logic of One World
- 2008 – Published The New Asian Hemisphere: The Irresistible Shift of Global Power to the East
- 2004 – Appointed Founding Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
- 2001 & 2002 – President of the UN Security Council
- 1998-2004 – Singapore’s Permanent Representative to the UN
