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“The 21st century will be the Asian century. This also means that Asians will be expected to provide greater leadership to solve global challenges, including environmental challenges. Hence, this multi-disciplinary programme from NUS could not be more timely. It meets a pressing need to educate, train and empower leading players in the public, private and civil society sectors in Singapore, Asia and the world.”

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Kishore Mahbubani

Kishore Mahbubani is a renowned academic specializing in international relations and global politics. Born on October 24, 1948, he has made substantial contributions to the field through his extensive research and thought leadership. Mahbubani has held various academic positions and is recognized for his insightful analyses of Asia's role in the global order. more

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