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Lee Kuan Yew

The Grand Master’s Insights on China, United States, and the World

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Lee Kuan Yew

By: Graham Allison, Robert D. Blackwill, Ali Wyne
Narrated by: Michael McConnohie, Francis Chau
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When Lee Kuan Yew speaks, presidents, prime ministers, diplomats, and CEOs listen.

Lee, the founding father of modern Singapore and its prime minister from 1959 to 1990, has honed his wisdom during more than fifty years on the world stage. Almost single-handedly responsible for transforming Singapore into a Western-style economic success, he offers a unique perspective on the geopolitics of East and West. American presidents from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama have welcomed him to the White House; British prime ministers from Margaret Thatcher to Tony Blair have recognized his wisdom; and business leaders from Rupert Murdoch to Rex Tillerson, CEO of Exxon Mobil, have praised his accomplishments.

This book gathers key insights from interviews, speeches, and Lee's voluminous published writings and presents them in an engaging question and answer format. Lee offers his assessment of China's future, asserting, among other things, that "China will want to share this century as co-equals with the U.S." He affirms the United States' position as the world's sole superpower but expresses dismay at the vagaries of its political system. He offers strategic advice for dealing with China and goes on to discuss India'sfuture, Islamic terrorism, economic growth, geopolitics and globalization, and democracy.

Lee does not pull his punches, offering his unvarnished opinions on multiculturalism, the welfare state, education, and the free market. This audiobook belongs on the reading list of every world leader - including the one who took the oath of office on January 20, 2013.

©2012 Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs (P)2013 Audible, Inc.
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Deeply insightful thoughts and a great mind, a must-read for everyone who is interested in politics, economics and trades.

When Lee Kuan Yew speaks, you listen!

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Not so much a book but an insight into the views of a political giant. Lee demonstrates clear messages on topics of global economics, politics and social matters. Mr Lee will be missed as a leadership figure.

Political giant

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I learnt that everyone has their own agenda and prioritise their own interests. The people often judge the leaders with their hindsight and lacked the understanding that leaders of the past do not know the consequences and information that the people of today knew after the incident have happened.

Frank Facts & Opinions

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both the author and the narrator must be equally credited to making this audio book a success!

Best narration, speach and clarity of audio!

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A wonderful book that both educates the reader on geopolitics while providing insight in to the thinking of Lee Kuan Yew.

It becomes easier to understand the impact he had on Singapore’s success and why world leaders enjoyed his conversation.

A gem

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OMG so good! If a politician can pick up half of the knowledge of Lee the world would be a better place.

Australia's next PM please read!

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Based on interviews. That us the value of thos book: to hear the opinion of Lee Kuan Yew on various matters. Would have been good for one hour long documentary. The beginning od the book is nearly a chapter of praises of Lee by all kinds of people which in my view downgrade the quality of book. I got this one only because Lee's autobiography was not available in audiobook, and I feel that I made a wrong decision.

Falls short of expectation

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