{"title":"Kishore Mahbubani","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Kishore Mahbubani, a distinguished author known for his insightful analysis of global politics and current affairs. If you're eager to understand the shifting dynamics of our modern world, Mahbubani's works are a must-read. With a career that spans over three decades as a diplomat and thought leader, his writings offer a unique perspective rooted in deep knowledge and firsthand experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore titles such as \u003cem\u003eHas China Won?\u003c\/em\u003e, where Kishore delves into the complex relationship between the United States and China, offering thought-provoking questions about their global power struggles. In \u003cem\u003eHas the West Lost It?\u003c\/em\u003e, he challenges readers to rethink the West's responses to the rise of Asia, providing a compelling narrative on global power shifts. Lastly, \u003cem\u003eLiving the Asian Century\u003c\/em\u003e is a profound reflection on the rapid development in Asia and its implications for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMahbubani's books fall mainly under the genres of Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs and Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, serving as essential resources for anybody interested in understanding the nuances of Asian and Western interactions in the contemporary era. His writing style is both educational and engaging, making complex political theories accessible to all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in Kishore Mahbubani's enlightening collection, perfect for those who aspire to comprehend the intricate tapestries of international relations and the evolving global landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"has-the-west-lost-it-by-kishore-mahbubani-9780141986531","title":"Has the West Lost It?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful challenge to Western hubris from an internationally known opinion-maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKishore Mahbubani's timely polemic argues passionately for the West to cease imposing its ideology on the world and intervening in the affairs of other nations. Mahbubani examines the West's greatest follies of recent times: the humiliation of Russia at the end of the Cold War, which led to the rise of Putin; and the invasion of Iraq after 9\/11, which destabilised the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the West to maintain a key international role, Mahbubani warns, it must recognise its changing status and seek to influence rather than dominate. \u003cem\u003eHas the West Lost It?\u003c\/em\u003e examines the myths and self-delusions of Western power with an outsider's critical eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545492836588,"sku":"9780141986531","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14667293482238.jpg?v=1749806582"},{"product_id":"living-the-asian-century-by-kishore-mahbubani-9781541703049","title":"Living the Asian Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn this stirring memoir, a preeminent politician and diplomat traces the transformation of the Republic of Singapore from a poor colony into an Asian powerhouse.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in poverty in the 1950s, Kishore Mahbubani expected to become a common textile salesman after finishing high school. Instead, a government scholarship sent him to the University of Singapore, and four years later he found himself in the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Meanwhile, almost none of Mahbubani's cousins, scattered around the world after India's brutal partition, from Guyana to Hong Kong, would complete university.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this same period, Singapore itself was undergoing a metamorphosis. Granted internal self-governance in 1959 and achieving full independence six years later, the country came of age alongside Mahbubani. And as his star rose, so did the nation's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLiving the Asian Century\u003c\/i\u003e, Mahbubani vividly chronicles his own life going from a poor childhood in a multiethnic neighbourhood to an illustrious diplomatic career that led him far from Singapore, from Cambodia to Australia, Malaysia to the United States and the UN—including the pinnacle of influence, the Security Council.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, Mahbubani has become one of Asia's most widely known commentators and spokespeople, with a unique perspective that straddles India, China, and the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844446441708,"sku":"9781541703049","price":59.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25109053482736.jpg?v=1758842874"},{"product_id":"has-china-won-by-kishore-mahbubani-9781541768147","title":"Has China Won?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe twenty-first century's great geopolitical contest has begun. A major trade war has broken out. American and Chinese naval vessels are having close encounters in the South China Sea. American congressmen and businessmen are cheering their government's public attacks on China. China is standing firm and resolute. Who will win this contest? What is at stake? And who will judge the winner?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, \u003cem\u003eHas China Won?\u003c\/em\u003e, Kishore Mahbubani evaluates the two sides and shows how China has been thinking on a global scale, launching ambitious initiatives under some of the world's most pragmatic and competent leaders. Most critically, the Chinese people have regained their cultural confidence. Chinese society is now infused with innovation and dynamism. Meanwhile, America has seen the power of its economic model badly damaged by the 2008 financial crisis. To many, it is no longer the indispensable nation but an awkward interloper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe global rise of China and the relative strategic decline of the US presents a political challenge that the US has never faced before. American policymakers must shake off their complacency and launch a major strategic reboot of both domestic and foreign policies that have weakened the nation's social foundations and global standing. Otherwise, the start-up nation, barely two hundred and fifty years old, with only a quarter of China's population, cannot expect to defeat the world's oldest continuous civilization. With his trademark candour, Mahbubani delivers impartial and incisive insights on the strategic stakes and mistakes in this new great game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849231880428,"sku":"9781541768147","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25760033482736.jpg?v=1759029478"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/kishore-mahbubani.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}