Lee Kuan Yew: A Global Leader's Perspective on China, America, and the World

Lee Kuan Yew: The Grand Masters Insights on China, the United States, and the World (Belfer Center Studies in International Security) by Graham Allison, Robert D. Blackwill, Ali Wyne is one of the best Asian history Books available, offering readers a high-quality binding and pages, as well as easy-to-understand and easy-to-read content. Readers of this book will be highly satisfied with the overall experience.

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In The World (Belfer Center Studies in International Security), Allison Graham and Robert D. Blackwill explore the grand insights of the late Lee Kuan Yew, one of the most influential statesmen of the 20th century, on the United States and China. Through an analysis of Yew's teachings and writings, this book offers a unique perspective on the strategic dynamics between the two countries, as well as their implications for international security.
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  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-0262539500
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 8 ounces
  • Customer Reviews: 4.6/5 stars of 917 ratings
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • Political Leader Biographies: Political Leader Biographies
  • Paperback ‏ ‎: 224 pages
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: The MIT Press
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 5.38 x 0.62 x 8 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #53 in Asian Politics#62 in Chinese History #365 in Political Leader Biographies
  • Asian Politics: Asian Politics
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 0262539500
  • Chinese History (Books): Chinese History

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R9: Arrived on the mentioned ‘expected’ date and was in excellent condition and packaging

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

Patrick Sullivan: There is a reason world leaders sought out Lee Kuan Yew`s council. Mr. Yew is highly intelligent and had a long list of political achievements.The label Grand Master may even be an understatement. The Grand Master`s career exposed him to a Western and Asia perspective on life. This is what makes the book so unique. Very few people have a social and political understanding of the Asian and Western World.

Western readers will find the information on China`s long-term political strategy, of the utmost interest. Yew is also not afraid to make bold politically incorrect statements. In other words, Yew has enough strength of character, to be honest. It is somewhat painful, to compare other modern leaders to Yew. The reader will be impressed, by Mr. Kew`s insights and observations.

The 21st Century has just started. This book will help the reader understand, how this new century is unfolding. This short book is highly recommended.

Canada on Dec 12, 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

Krishna Hariani: This is a short but highly insightful book encapsulating Lee Kuan Yew's views on a number of topics relevant to anyone interested in the future of the Asia-Pacific region. Chapters are dedicated to the respective futures of China, the US and India in the 21st century, Islamic extremisim, economic growth, and democracy. There is also an interesting chapter called "How Lee Kuan Yew Thinks" that takes a "meta" view of the ideologies, filters, heuristics, and experiences that have shaped LKY's views on the foregoing topics.

The main reasons why this book is worth the time of anyone interested in Asia-Pacific are the astonishing breadth of LKY's worldview and the (mostly) high quality of his analysis of the issues presented, both of which are made highly accessible by LKY's clear, thoughtful and logical style of speaking. That said, LKY is decidedly weaker in some areas than others, his views on democracy and multiculturalism being prominent among these. Whenever he reflects on Asian geopolitics and economics, he shines.

Even though he was the leader of a small and relatively less powerful (though increasingly economically influential) city-state in Asia, LKY's worldview...

India on Jul 23, 2015

Baraniecki Mark Stuart: It's useful to check on countries that are successful in economic development and look at what they are doing right.

In this regard Singapore has had rocket ship performance going from a nondescript Asian entrepôt in 1965 to an advanced industrial nation by the new millennium, so it is doubly interesting to hear Singapore's long time leader Lee Kuan Yew talk not only about Singapore, but also world development in general.

The inevitable focus is on China and the USA with this short book covering a lot of ground.

Basically he's a pragmatist who sees Western democracy as failing. As he says, "Westerners have abandoned an ethical basis for society believing that all problems (post WW2)are solvable by good government". He calls it, "The erosion of the moral underpinnings of a society and the diminution of personal responsibility" and he even goes further saying that, "Multiculturalism will destroy America." as society loses its identity and fractures.

It's not that he doesn't see benefits in multiculturalism. The US attracts top talent from around the world through an entrepreneurial culture, top universities and operating in the English language, but he...

United Kingdom on Feb 16, 2014

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

Yehezkel Dror: Lee Kuan Yew is one of the most impressive of what I call "foundational rulers" of the 20th and 21st century, together with all too few others, such as David Ben-Gurion, Charles De Gaulle, Deng Xiaoping and Nelson Mandela. As humanity is increasingly in need of outstanding foundational rulers for coping with its cascading metamorphosis, driven by science and technology together with values transformations, there is much to learn from Yew and his many publications. Still, sorely missing is a comprehensive biography of Yew within the context of the making of modern Singapore.
This book is not substitute for what is missing, but it does whet the appetite for much more. The presented fragments of Yew's views serve well to counteract Western misperceptions and mind-shackling notions of what is "politically correct." Thus, to provide just some illustrations from Yes's view presented, however briefly, in the book: "It is the near-geniuses and the above-average who ultimately decide the shape of things to come" (p. 129); there is "the ever-present danger of regression and even collapse" (p. 134); leaders should not be over influenced by public opinion, there being "moments when...

United Kingdom on Jun 04, 2013

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ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-0262539500 978-0143109747 978-1594206795
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 8 ounces 10.4 ounces 1.22 pounds
Customer Reviews 4.6/5 stars of 917 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 26,557 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 26,557 ratings
Language ‏ ‎ English English English
Political Leader Biographies Political Leader Biographies
Paperback ‏ ‎ 224 pages 288 pages
Publisher ‏ ‎ The MIT Press Penguin Books; Reprint edition Penguin Press; First Edition
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 5.38 x 0.62 x 8 inches 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.3 inches 6.35 x 1 x 9.64 inches
Best Sellers Rank #53 in Asian Politics#62 in Chinese History #365 in Political Leader Biographies #1 in North Korean History#1 in South Korean History#141 in Memoirs #7 in North Korean History#85 in Women in History#1,419 in Memoirs
Asian Politics Asian Politics
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 0262539500 014310974X 1594206791
Chinese History (Books) Chinese History
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