Professor Ian Goldin explores globalisation, and asks how far the world is fragmenting politically and economically, and what the consequences of that could be. Since around 1990, with the end of the Cold War, the opening of China, global agreements to reduce trade barriers and the development of the internet, there has been a dramatic acceleration of globalisation. But its shortcomings are under the spotlight. Governments are making policy choices that protect their industries, and there’s a knock on effect on other countries and consumers around the world. How can the challenges be addressed? With contributions from: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. Minouche Shafik, President and vice-chancellor of the London School of Economics Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor of The Economist Rana Foroohar, Financial Times commentator and author. Kishore Mahbubani, former Ambassador to the UNCredits: CBS News, 24.09.19 – Donald Trump addressing the UN General Assembly in New York, pushing his ‘America First’ agenda. Conservative party, 02.10.19 – Boris Johnson at Conservative party conference ‘Let’s get Brexit done.’ The White House, 04.03.22 – Joe Biden announce his ‘Made in America’ commitments. World Economic Forum, 18.01.23 - German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, addresses the World Economic For in Davos, warning of the dangers of de-globalisation. BBC Newsnight,19.02.97 - Reporter Mike Robertson, reports on Xiao Ping’s economic legacy. BBC interview, 2005 - Tim Berners Lee describes the creation of the worldwide web. BBC Newsnight, 10.11.89 – reporter piece from the Berlin Wall. BBC Radio 5Live, 26.01.23 – Latest UK car manufacturing figures from 5Live presenter Rachel Burden and detail from BBC Business editor, Simon Jack. Courtesy, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 26.11.88 – Ronald Reagan’s radio address to the nation where he reminds the US to be thankful for economic prosperity generated by global trade. Courtesy, William J. Clinton Presidential Library, 28.01.2000 - President Clinton addresses the World Economic Forum about the connections between the global economy and US prosperity.

This week on Sinica, Kishore Mahbubani, who served as Singapore's UN Ambassador and has written extensively on ASEAN and the U.S.-China rift, returns to the show to discuss his recent essay in Foreign Affairs, and to advocate for the pragmatic approach that's held ASEAN together for over five decades of continuous peace and growing prosperity.4:36 – Kishore talks about Macron’s state visit to China and the controversy around his comments in media interviews8:53 – How the Ukraine War has highlighted divisions between the West and the Global South11:45 – Pragmatism: is this a euphemism for amorality?15:26 – ASEAN as a template for multipolarity19:38 – Cultural relativism, moral absolutism, and the shift in the American intelligentsia24:56 – How does ASEAN handle specific issues of U.S.-China tension?29:12 – Investment and trade: China and ASEAN vs. U.S and ASEAN — guns and butter40:04 – The Belt and Road Initiative and American attitudes toward it44:10 – Kishore’s “three rules” for U.S. engagement with ASEAN49:49 – China’s recent diplomatic efforts: Saudi-Iran, and the Ukraine War52:34 – How receptive has the American strategic class been to Kishore’s ideas?A complete transcript of this podcast is available at TheChinaProject.com.Recommendations:Kishore: John Rawls, A Theory of JusticeKaiser: The Silk Roads: A New History of the World by Peter FrankopanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kishore Mahbubani and Orville Schell discuss US-China relations and global order, exploring economic power shifts, strategic competition, and the impact on Southeast Asia. They delve into China's rise, geopolitical tensions, South China Sea disputes, and the complexities of US-China relations, emphasizing the need for pragmatic management and cooperation to address global challenges.

Prof. Wang Gungwu and Kishore Mahbubani discuss China's historical narrative, challenges faced in global history, and the evolution of Chinese intellectual thought. They explore heroism in Chinese history, Mao Zedong's perspectives, and governance challenges in Chinese politics.

Former UN ambassador of Singapore, Kishore Mahbubani, joins the Sinica Podcast for an intriguing conversation about American exceptionalism, strategic thinking, and the U.S.-China competition. They discuss the contrasting realities of China and American ideals, the determining factors of the geopolitical contest, strategic thinking in the South China Sea, and America's relationships with its allies. This thought-provoking discussion challenges conventional wisdom and offers valuable insights into the global perspective on U.S.-China relations.