Asia, the west, and the logic of one world, new york. He brings a crucial perspective to bear on global affairs, rooted in the rise of asia but with an understanding of europe and america as well. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Kishore mahbubani sunday, 12 march 2017 published in books the great convergence. The great convergence was selected as one of the financial times books of 20 and longlisted for the 2014 lionel gelber prize. Kishore mahbubani believes that singaporeans must always ask the question because constant reflection and selfexamination should be a part of the core dna of all singaporeans. Asia, the west, and the logic of one world the twentyfirst century has seen a rise in the global middle class that brings an unprecedented convergence of interests and perceptions, cultures and values. Angell published the great illusion, a bestselling book whose principal.
Asia, the west, and the logic of one world, which is also the title of his most recent book. Rudyard kipling said, east is east and west is west and never the twain shall meet. In the great convergence, mahbubani drops lots of names of prominent people, members of a congenial club of mainly retired gentlemen who attend the same multilateral meetings, and hold similar ideas. Kishore mahbubani is a thoughtful critic of the west and this book is full of provocations. Kishore mahbubani argues globalization makes war unthinkiable. In the great convergence, kishore mahbubani attempts a manifesto on the future of world politics. The twentyfirst century has seen a rise in the global middle class that brings an unprecedented convergence of interests and perceptions, cultures. In the lead up to singapores 50th anniversary of independence, he began a series on big ideas that he hoped would help singapore succeed in the following halfcentury. Above all, he seeks ways to reconcile the 12 per cent of the worlds population who live in the west with the vast majority who do not. Asia, the west, and the logic of one world by kishore mahbubani description the twentyfirst century has seen a rise in the global middle class that brings an unprecedented convergence of interests and perceptions, cultures and values.