Kishore Mahbubani: How the West can adapt to a rising Asia

The video discusses the historical rise of China and India, emphasizing the West's role in sharing wisdom that led to global transformations. It highlights three revolutions in Asia: economic, psychological, and governance. The West's distraction by the Cold War's end and 9/11 led to missed opportunities. The speaker proposes a 3M strategy—minimalism, multilateralism, and Machiavellianism—for the West to adapt and thrive in a changing world.

What was the historical economic status of China and India before the 19th century?

• They were dependent on Western economies.

• They were emerging economies.

• They were the largest economies.

• They were minor economies.

How did Western civilization contribute to the awakening of China and India?

• By restricting trade with Asia.

• By isolating them from global affairs.

• By imposing colonial rule.

• By sharing Western wisdom and education.

What was one of the key factors in Asia's economic transformation?

• Adoption of free-market economics.

• Focus on traditional agriculture.

• Isolation from Western influence.

• Dependence on foreign aid.

What psychological shift occurred in Asia as a result of Western influence?

• Belief in predetermined fate.

• Acceptance of poverty as inevitable.

• Empowerment to improve one's life.

• Rejection of entrepreneurship.

What event in 2001 significantly impacted global economic dynamics?

• The signing of the Kyoto Protocol.

• The fall of the Berlin Wall.

• China joining the World Trade Organization.

• The end of the Cold War.

What was a consequence of the West's distraction after the Cold War?

• Strengthened international alliances.

• Increased focus on Asia.

• Neglect of domestic economic policies.

• Rapid technological advancement.

What is the proposed strategy for the West to regain its influence?

• Isolationism and unilateralism.

• Minimalism, multilateralism, and Machiavellianism.

• Aggressive military expansion.

• Economic protectionism.

Why is multilateralism important for the West's new strategy?

• It allows for unilateral decision-making.

• It helps in building global consensus.

• It focuses on domestic issues only.

• It promotes isolation from global affairs.

What role does the United Nations play in the proposed strategy?

• It focuses solely on economic issues.

• It should be replaced by regional alliances.

• It serves as a global village council.

• It is irrelevant to global governance.

What is the ultimate goal of adopting a new strategy for the West?

• To foster cooperation and a better future for humanity.

• To focus solely on military strength.

• To isolate from rising powers.

• To dominate global markets.