Lee Kuan Yew

Lee Kuan Yew (2013) draws on five decades of unparalleled experience at the intersection of East and West to illuminate the hidden forces shaping our global future. Through penetrating analysis of China’s rise, America’s resilience, and emerging global challenges, it reveals a strategic framework for understanding how civilizations think and evolve. These insights from Singapore’s legendary founder – sought after by presidents, prime ministers, and CEOs alike – can transform perspectives on power, culture, and leadership in the modern world.

• Ambitious professionals seeking deeper understanding of global power dynamics
• Strategic thinkers fascinated by cultural patterns and societal transformation
• Business leaders navigating relationships between East and West

Lee Kuan Yew was the founding father and first Prime Minister of Singapore, serving from 1959 to 1990, during which he transformed Singapore from a colonial trading post into a prosperous global financial center. His books From Third World to First and Hard Truths to Keep Singapore Going detail his political philosophy and nation-building strategies.

Graham Allison is the Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at Harvard Kennedy School and the founding dean of the Harvard Kennedy School. He is known for his books Destined for War and Essence of Decision.

Robert D. Blackwill is the Henry A. Kissinger Senior Fellow for US Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, and previously served as US Ambassador to India and Deputy National Security Advisor under President George W. Bush. His notable works include War by Other Means and The End of World Order and American Foreign Policy.

Ali Wyne is a senior analyst with Eurasia Group’s Global Macro practice and has served at several prestigious institutions, including the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the RAND Corporation. He has contributed to US foreign policy in various capacities, including serving on Samantha Power’s UN ambassador confirmation preparation team.