Lee Kuan Yew: A Comprehensive Look at the Global Impact of the Former Singaporean Prime Minister

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Canada on Sep 06, 2023

Abdullah: Brief and Insightful look at Lee Yan Yew's views on the future of the World aswell as transforming a country and what it takes.
This book really covers briefly the ongoing topic of the US-China Relations, and how the US has to acknowledge the fact that China will be equal to USA or even bigger which the USA should look to discuss the world's problems with China and also touches on topics such as the US-India Relations as a "strategic partnership to encircle China". Aswell as other topics such as Islamic Extremism and Economic growth, Globalisation, Democracy and How Me Lee thinks.

The Author also describes excellently how Mr Lee was the "founding father" and how he transformed Singapore from a third world country into one of the superior world countries.

This book also provides how well respected Mr Lee was well respected by all the world leaders including George H.W. Bush, Jacques Chirac, Tony Blair, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Etc...
Mr Lee also provides short and effective answers to many questions for example he mentions that Third World countries need powerful leaders like him self and how leader should ignore criticism and advice from experts. Aswell as...

United States on Apr 09, 2022

sipivu: Lee Kuan Yew était un génie et sa vie et carrière sont bien décrite dns ce livre.

France on Jan 01, 2021

Stendahl: A clear and wide vision of one of the best political leaders in the 20th century, if not the best. Pragmatic, practic and wise, his oppinions are usually politically incorrect... and right. An extraordinary and accurate analysis of the whole world: China, India, USA, Europe. Essential. A must-have book.

Spain on Apr 13, 2020

Amir Shahi: I have always been interested in politics and particularly Asian political studies as well as a long time supporter and advocate of meritocracy and Lee Juan Yes was a living example of how it could pull out a nation from ashes to prosperity if properly implemented. This book gives the reader a great insight into how and what he thought of Asia, the west and globalism and despite the long time since he said these, they are still applicable and true.

Australia on Feb 14, 2020

Gabriele: Una visione del mondo e della sua politica sempre attuale da uno dei leader più importanti e di successo. Attualissimo, purtroppo leader così in Italia non sono mai esistiti.

Italy on Nov 18, 2017

David Lindsay: Lee Kuan Yew (1923-2015) was a remarkable and brilliant man. Lee was prime minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990. He lived through both the Japanese occupation in the 1940s and British colonial rule. He transformed Singapore from a third world city-state into a major world city. Today, its six million citizens have incomes higher than those of Americans and Lee's son is the current prime minister.

In 2013, Harvard professors Graham Allison and Robert Blackwill assembled a compilation of Lee's statements on China, the United States, U.S.-China relations, India, Islam, and globalization. This short book is the result. The book provides a fascinating insight into how the world works and the calculations made by small countries like Singapore. Leaders like Lee must work out which way the wind is blowing and adjust accordingly. Lee communicates in a clear and logical manner. His observations are honest and sometimes controversial. Lee was ethnically Chinese, like most Singaporeans, and the authors believe he had a good understanding of China. Lee was careful to mix his criticism of the U.S. and China with flattery.

Lee sees the 21st century as a “contest for supremacy...

United States on Aug 28, 2017

Keith Wheelock: World leaders who have paid public homage to Lee Kuan Yew include: Xi Jinping, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George H. W. Bush, Jacques Chirac, Tony Blair, John Major, Margaret Thatcher, Helmut Schmidt,Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, and Henry Kissinger.

Lew Kuan Yew is an extraordinary individual. As "Father of Singapore," he transformed some resource-poor islands into a country with a per capita GDP rivaling that of the United States. He has become a global 'wise man' to leaders from China and elsewhere, who respectfully seek his counsel. His pragmatism, which led him to be a highly successful 'benevolent dictator,' is reflected in his no-nonsense assessment of the world.

This book collects, from articles and interviews, much of Lee's outspoken wisdom. He eschews theory, and especially academics, for pragmatism, clear focus, and attention to middle-and-long-term results. He agrees with Machiavelli that "human beings, regrettable though it may be, are inherently vicious and have to be restrained from their viciousness." He also supports Machiavelli's view that it is better to be feared than loved. For Lee, the key for the successful transformation of any society...

United States on Aug 25, 2013