A distinguished diplomat, academic, and author, Professor Mahbubani brings with him a wealth of experience in global affairs and international diplomacy. He served with distinction in the Singapore Foreign Service for over three decades, including two terms as Singapore’s Ambassador to the United Nations, where he also held the prestigious position of President of the UN Security Council.

Currently serving as a Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, Professor Mahbubani is a prominent voice in discussions on geopolitics, multilateralism, and the future of Asia. His thought-provoking writings, including "The Great Convergence" and "Has the West Lost It?", have sparked global conversations on the changing world order