prof. Kishore Mahbubani

Singaporean philosopher, historian and political scientist. He currently teaches at the National University of Singapore, where he is the Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Previously, he worked in Singaporean diplomacy for many years, including as ambassador to the United States. He is a well-known specialist on Asian affairs, with commentaries and articles appearing in publications such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Foreign Affairs listed him as one of the 100 most influential intellectuals in the world.