A Citizen Of The World, Geopolitical strategist And Author Parag Khanna Has Many Reasons To Believe That Asia Holds The Key To The World’s Future.
Parag Khanna rarely goes on the tourist circuit. Yet there he was last summer – a globetrotting geopolitical strategist and author who has travelled to over 100 countries – waiting among throngs of travellers on Munich’s bustling Marienplatz square for its most famous attraction, the marionette puppet show in the Glockenspiel clock tower, to begin. It was during their family vacation and his daughter, Zara, and son, Zubin, eight and six respectively, wanted to watch the spectacle. As they whiled time away at a cafe snacking on bratwurst sausages, he noticed something curious. “There was an Indian waiter wearing lederhosen and serving me beer,” he says. “Now, that’s an update.”
The Singapore-based global intellectual – he has given multiple TED talks and has been an adviser on the US National Intelligence Council’s Global Trends 2030 programme – knew immediately this was significant. “This tells you that there is a nuance in European immigration policy. It’s not all, ‘We don’t want any immigrants.’ Because, if you’re willing to assimilate and wear lederhosen, you’re more than welcome,” says Khanna, the founder and managing partner of Futuremap, a data- and scenario-based strategic advisory firm.
Tall and strapping, the charismatic 41-year-old speaks clearly and with authority, peppering his points with personal observations. This trait has made him a popular political commentator on news channels such as CNN, BBC, CNBC and Al Jazeera.
Denne historien er fra February 2019-utgaven av The PEAK Singapore.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra February 2019-utgaven av The PEAK Singapore.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
From Screen to Store
Heini Zachariassen, founder of global wine rating app Vivino on how its first retail store in the world brings data-driven curation to wine lovers.
In the Dining Spotlight
Renowned Dutch chef Sergio Herman, whose name has been associated with the Michelin Guide in the Netherlands and Belgium, is expanding his Asian footprint with his Singapore outpost, Le Pristine in Grand Hyatt Singapore.
All for One
How would you navigate a corner if you were hearing-impaired or enjoy school if you were on the spectrum? These architects posit that inclusive design must be part of mainstream standards to improve overall living environments.
Pods and Swirling Staircases
This quirky and playful home designed by Park Associates is shaped after its owners, a young family with three children.
Stories Behind the Kebava
Sufiyanto A. S., one half of the duo behind the Kebaya.Societe Instagram account, has had enough of seeing Malay identity erased and forgotten.
Good to Go
Driving classic Jaguars on the legendary Goodwood Motor Circuit is all the magic a motorhead needs.
Seasons of the Snake
Japanese architect Tadao Ando once again works his magic for Bvlgari, with the Serpenti Tubogas as an artistic canvas for nature's cyclical transformation.
Phoenix Rising
One gutsy retired pharmaceutical executive rescued two-century-old Swiss watchmaker Bovet, and today, its presence is stronger than ever in Southeast Asia.
Con Amore, Leggiero, Presto!
Chan Weitian injects new insights into Presto Drycleaners, blending operational innovation with time-honoured values.
Preserving Paradise
Gaya Island Resort takes eco-tourism beyond the expected, blending conservation efforts with authentic luxury.
