Totally agreed with George Yeo, I say pay attention to the interviewer, when Yeo explained why the Asian don't see Western perspective. The interviewer drifted off looking at the book. Why? He has close his mind, & he didn't want to hear others explanation when he hear something that he doesn't agree. That show why the West are ARROGANT & doesn't want to keep a open mind. I agree with George Yeo view points.
As George Yeo said, see the entire video. Have you watched the entire video before this part to come to the conclusion? I have and my conclusion is different from yours.
George Yeo is absolutely right. By concentrating your attention on what is happening and ignore what made it happened will never be able to really solve the problem.
George Yeo is absolutely right. The discussion also shows quite clearly that the chair is either ignorant or intentionally ignorant of history. Hopefully, the attendees are more open to appreciating reality.
I just hope the world will analyse more of comments from the likes of George Yeo or Michael Thornron, we will definitely head to a MUCH better future. Both held high office with great wisdom. Gratitude and salute to them both.
Respected LKY if were still alive would have said the same thing. The American-centric world of 77 years is over. We are shifting from a unipolar to a multipolar world right in front of our eyes
To know when to stop is wisdom. A lot of people see the world as black and white, good and evil. Thus, they don't see inside that so called 'evil' , their hands are in it.
George is a well read man and sees things clearly. Notably on the psychology of the Chinese government and histories. Kishore is also fair and holistic in expressing his opinion.
Mr George Yeo states the obvious with good reasoning and with his wisdom without fear or favour. He is objective, impartial and clear. What else do you want to hear? Apa lagi mau?
Poroshenko had negotiated the Minsk accord which is the best option without partitioning Ukraine. Unfortunately USA and NATO don't like it and supported Zelensky to overthrow Proshensky uncontistutionally.
If Ukraine's current choice is to confront Russia, let's consider an alternative approach. Ukraine could opt to join Russia outright. Instead of engaging in conflict or reaching a compromise after resistance, a direct alliance might offer better outcomes. Wouldn't that simplify matters? By aligning with Russia, Ukraine could avoid accumulating debts to the USA and potentially the IMF during post-war reconstruction. It would also prevent Ukraine from being used by NATO in conflicts that don't directly impact them. Currently, Ukraine finds itself embroiled in a war, unwantedly caught between the USA, NATO, and others.
I would have preferred an alternate reality where we are seeing a plausible President George Yeo over President Tharman. And tbh I would have preferred a PM Tharman over PM HSK. George Yeo has a wisdom and understanding of politics and history that holds him in good stead. I don’t think some of our presidential candidates have this kind of knowledge to be able to interact with world leaders on global matters.
That is the problem with the West. Most could only look at issues from THEIR perspectives which I cannot blame them since they have the hegemonic power for a long long time. My way is the best way although mostly many times, don't do what I do. LOL. Many looked down on Putin and called him evil reincarnate. I was never interested in Putin but boy when I first hear him speak, I am very impressed with his speech. He backs what he says with facts. No dramatic rhetorics like some leaders. Ever since, I look forward to his speeches. And I know the West looks down on Russia and called Russia the gas station. The Chinese call Russian 'fierce warriors' and not for fun having being their neighbours forever.
No one question why british citizen support US policy, or jewish American give all support to Israel, but there are fools questioning Singaporean or Malaysians supporting People Republic of China on its struggle in economic development or its fight against foreign aggression. Human being are born with compassion, they will always side with the righteous side no matter they are african slaves or American indian. Of course racists riding on high horse will behave otherwise, they dont believe in compassion,
George Yeo talk more sense with regards to Ukraine. It is because China is not involved. If China has been involved, then he will side 100% with China against the West. Apparently he is quite neutral on Russia.
If GY is a rational person, and he always sides with China, does it occur to you that it is because China has always been rational. So they see each other.
I agree with George Yeo. But the question really remains - why does Putin insist on using force instead of doing proper negotiations with Ukraine, EU or even NATO? What this means is that before anything, since history till now, Russia has already adopted a very adversarial stance in its foreign policies. We do not need to negotiate with leaders or countries who take world peace and country boundaries lightly. If it takes a world war to put these sort of leaders and regimes in their right place, so be it.
A personal opinion I'd throw out for the sake of discussion: warfare and diplomacy are both sides of the same coin. Consider this: 1) The whole point of diplomacy is for a country to get what it wants from another with words. 2) The whole point of warfare is the same, except it's with force. 3) Countries are generally assumed to be rational actors, hence it will always use diplomacy first because it's always less risky to use words than to use force. 4) If all avenues of diplomacy fails, then two options remain: either the issue at hand is not worth the effort and they back down, or the issue is serious enough that backing down is not an option, hence they turn to war. That Russia resorted to war implies that they have already exhausted diplomatic options, and whatever issue that is aggravating them is grave enough that they can't back down. Hence the war. IIRC, Channel News Asia published a piece date 8 Mar 2023, quoting Singapore Minister of Home Affairs, K. Shanmugam, regarding his opinion on the war. He did give a brief overview of Russia's history with the west: Russia genuinely did try to engage with NATO diplomatically, even as late as 2010 under Dmitry Medvedev, but they were consistently not taken seriously and their concerns brushed aside. Fast forward 10+ years with no real success in diplomacy, and their concerns are grave enough, they have no choice but to wage war.
@@Blaze7296 NATO was precisely created to guard against Russia or then Soviet Union. NATO did not bother Russia at all - it is a defense union. It did not expand or invade Russia. People who are saying "Nato expansion" are not correct as it is not NATO which is expanding, but more countries joining NATO. And why do more countries join NATO - the latest being Finland and Sweden? AGAIN, it is precisely to stay guarded against a country like Russia. The world better be prepared that one day Russia really acts aggressively towards other countries. It is not a matter of if, but a matter of when. That's the real test of NATO as an organisation - how fast will they be able to put Russia out of action militarily.
Putin did try to negotiate but NATO ignored him. Even for the past year, they are not able to negotiate to end the war because NATO and Ukraine refused to give in. Negotiate needs compromise. If neither side is willing to give in, war is inevitable.
So Yeo is saying since Kosovo was broken off from Serbia by force, Ukraine should be punished? And anyway, nobody has annexed Kososvo like Russia is annexing parts of Ukraine.
Sadly George Yeo, who was once a respects politician in Singapore, has become a de facto CCCP mouthpiece. Please don’t take him as representative of Singaporean or Southeast Asian views (though of course there are a range of views and his represent a section of society’s).
George Yeo lost the singapore general election in 2011 and subsequently, he went to HK to work for kerry logistics. His views are generally leaned in favour of China's policies and definitely not representative of the majority view of Singaporeans.
@@wallingnaga6563 Nobody is totally right or wrong, but his views does generally lean in favor of China's policies. Take what he said in this video for example, would he take the same stand with the partition of China? I highly doubt that.
Intellectual dishonesty on the part of George Yeo again. Using emotive terms like the West broke up Serbia and Kosovo. Kosovo and Serbia started the conflict.
Exactly. A bunch of intellectually dishonest pseudo analogies, ignoring the fact that ordinary people are suffering and dying because of an unnecessary and illegal war that Putin started.
Bravo & salute to George. The interviewer certainly didn't like his answer 😅
George Yeo has much too much wisdom to be outside politics. His wisdom is needed right now.
Indeed.
Together with Kishore are among the wisest thinkers and well read and connected. Blessings to have these two great and wise fella countrymen.
Totally agreed with George Yeo, I say pay attention to the interviewer, when Yeo explained why the Asian don't see Western perspective. The interviewer drifted off looking at the book. Why? He has close his mind, & he didn't want to hear others explanation when he hear something that he doesn't agree. That show why the West are ARROGANT & doesn't want to keep a open mind. I agree with George Yeo view points.
As George Yeo said, see the entire video. Have you watched the entire video before this part to come to the conclusion? I have and my conclusion is different from yours.
The entire video shows that it was the NATO expansion that prompted the Russian invasion.@@uwet.8826
George Yeo is absolutely right. By concentrating your attention on what is happening and ignore what made it happened will never be able to really solve the problem.
George Yeo is absolutely right. The discussion also shows quite clearly that the chair is either ignorant or intentionally ignorant of history. Hopefully, the attendees are more open to appreciating reality.
I just hope the world will analyse more of comments from the likes of George Yeo or Michael Thornron, we will definitely head to a MUCH better future. Both held high office with great wisdom. Gratitude and salute to them both.
Too much facts and info for the interviewer to handle it all just flew over his head
clearest analysis
Balanced and erudite exposition by George Yeo. I really don’t know if Americans are really so naive or so intellectually dishonest
When one lies too much to other people, they end up lying to themselves too.
Respected LKY if were still alive would have said the same thing. The American-centric world of 77 years is over. We are shifting from a unipolar to a multipolar world right in front of our eyes
Arrogance is the first and biggest lie, anything else is easy after that.
@@xiaoligillmmthey lied so much that the lies have became facts to them.
they're victims of consistent propaganda
To know when to stop is wisdom. A lot of people see the world as black and white, good and evil. Thus, they don't see inside that so called 'evil' , their hands are in it.
It’s a pity that this excellent piece of analysis haven’t been and probably will not be wide spread on the TH-cam or any media platform.
George is a well read man and sees things clearly. Notably on the psychology of the Chinese government and histories. Kishore is also fair and holistic in expressing his opinion.
George Yeo as brilliant as usual.
A very well read gentlemen. We really lack such statesmen in the world now.
George answered every single question brilliantly.
Omg.... How he has those unfamiliar names, events and years so well etched into his memory? 😱
What a wise guy Mr. YEO. He should lecture Leeshienloong some lessons about geopolitics.
Well said, George.
Mr George Yeo states the obvious with good reasoning and with his wisdom without fear or favour. He is objective, impartial and clear. What else do you want to hear? Apa lagi mau?
George Yeo is a classic example of why Asia wiil return to dominate the world both culturally and economically. Educated leaders are so important.
Poroshenko had negotiated the Minsk accord which is the best option without partitioning Ukraine. Unfortunately USA and NATO don't like it and supported Zelensky to overthrow Proshensky uncontistutionally.
Exactly.
He’s exceedingly knowledgeable
The comedian zelensky ruined Ukraine by fighting proxy war for USA when he could simply avoid war by promising not to join Nato.
If Ukraine's current choice is to confront Russia, let's consider an alternative approach. Ukraine could opt to join Russia outright. Instead of engaging in conflict or reaching a compromise after resistance, a direct alliance might offer better outcomes.
Wouldn't that simplify matters?
By aligning with Russia, Ukraine could avoid accumulating debts to the USA and potentially the IMF during post-war reconstruction. It would also prevent Ukraine from being used by NATO in conflicts that don't directly impact them. Currently, Ukraine finds itself embroiled in a war, unwantedly caught between the USA, NATO, and others.
This is so true. This war is not going anywhere..
I would have preferred an alternate reality where we are seeing a plausible President George Yeo over President Tharman. And tbh I would have preferred a PM Tharman over PM HSK. George Yeo has a wisdom and understanding of politics and history that holds him in good stead. I don’t think some of our presidential candidates have this kind of knowledge to be able to interact with world leaders on global matters.
That is the problem with the West. Most could only look at issues from THEIR perspectives which I cannot blame them since they have the hegemonic power for a long long time. My way is the best way although mostly many times, don't do what I do. LOL. Many looked down on Putin and called him evil reincarnate. I was never interested in Putin but boy when I first hear him speak, I am very impressed with his speech. He backs what he says with facts. No dramatic rhetorics like some leaders. Ever since, I look forward to his speeches. And I know the West looks down on Russia and called Russia the gas station. The Chinese call Russian 'fierce warriors' and not for fun having being their neighbours forever.
Agree
😮 good point, they do have the same first name
Based and ukrainepilled
Vivian Balakhrisnian should watch this
He is busy riding horse in his huge estate.
1:14 Ahah Mearsheimer uses that catch phrase all the time
❤😂
No one question why british citizen support US policy, or jewish American give all support to Israel, but there are fools questioning Singaporean or Malaysians supporting People Republic of China on its struggle in economic development or its fight against foreign aggression. Human being are born with compassion, they will always side with the righteous side no matter they are african slaves or American indian. Of course racists riding on high horse will behave otherwise, they dont believe in compassion,
George yeo called out the rise of the right in Europe a year ago!
Mr Yeo please advice Pm Lee and Bala.
As a Polish guy who study history i must say sir pls educate you self 🙏
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Can someone tell me why all the world wars start in Europe?
It’s not a solution to the countries involved now due to face value.
The interviewer isignorant about history.
George Yeo talk more sense with regards to Ukraine. It is because China is not involved. If China has been involved, then he will side 100% with China against the West. Apparently he is quite neutral on Russia.
If GY is a rational person, and he always sides with China, does it occur to you that it is because China has always been rational. So they see each other.
I agree with George Yeo. But the question really remains - why does Putin insist on using force instead of doing proper negotiations with Ukraine, EU or even NATO?
What this means is that before anything, since history till now, Russia has already adopted a very adversarial stance in its foreign policies.
We do not need to negotiate with leaders or countries who take world peace and country boundaries lightly. If it takes a world war to put these sort of leaders and regimes in their right place, so be it.
A personal opinion I'd throw out for the sake of discussion: warfare and diplomacy are both sides of the same coin. Consider this:
1) The whole point of diplomacy is for a country to get what it wants from another with words.
2) The whole point of warfare is the same, except it's with force.
3) Countries are generally assumed to be rational actors, hence it will always use diplomacy first because it's always less risky to use words than to use force.
4) If all avenues of diplomacy fails, then two options remain: either the issue at hand is not worth the effort and they back down, or the issue is serious enough that backing down is not an option, hence they turn to war.
That Russia resorted to war implies that they have already exhausted diplomatic options, and whatever issue that is aggravating them is grave enough that they can't back down. Hence the war.
IIRC, Channel News Asia published a piece date 8 Mar 2023, quoting Singapore Minister of Home Affairs, K. Shanmugam, regarding his opinion on the war. He did give a brief overview of Russia's history with the west: Russia genuinely did try to engage with NATO diplomatically, even as late as 2010 under Dmitry Medvedev, but they were consistently not taken seriously and their concerns brushed aside. Fast forward 10+ years with no real success in diplomacy, and their concerns are grave enough, they have no choice but to wage war.
@@Blaze7296 NATO was precisely created to guard against Russia or then Soviet Union.
NATO did not bother Russia at all - it is a defense union. It did not expand or invade Russia.
People who are saying "Nato expansion" are not correct as it is not NATO which is expanding, but more countries joining NATO. And why do more countries join NATO - the latest being Finland and Sweden?
AGAIN, it is precisely to stay guarded against a country like Russia.
The world better be prepared that one day Russia really acts aggressively towards other countries. It is not a matter of if, but a matter of when.
That's the real test of NATO as an organisation - how fast will they be able to put Russia out of action militarily.
Putin did try to negotiate but NATO ignored him. Even for the past year, they are not able to negotiate to end the war because NATO and Ukraine refused to give in. Negotiate needs compromise. If neither side is willing to give in, war is inevitable.
@@pila1280 give in my relinquishing lands which were supposed to belong to Ukraine?
@@shurakishi4707 nope. Before Russia invasion and even when it first invaded. Ukraine could have negotiated to not join NATO.
What makes him qualified to teach the rest of the world when his nanny state remains a dictatorship?
He’s just giving his opinion. How is teaching?
So Yeo is saying since Kosovo was broken off from Serbia by force, Ukraine should be punished? And anyway, nobody has annexed Kososvo like Russia is annexing parts of Ukraine.
Are you sure Kosovo is broken off all peaceful?
@@pila1280 Kosovo broke off because of a genocide, let's not ignore that
George Yeo used to portray himself as a soft-spoken, balanced minister. Now his true colours are shown as he dares to take sides openly.
Well George, sorry to say… you were wrong. NATO expanded again, and Georgia and Moldova will follow soon.
Sadly George Yeo, who was once a respects politician in Singapore, has become a de facto CCCP mouthpiece. Please don’t take him as representative of Singaporean or Southeast Asian views (though of course there are a range of views and his represent a section of society’s).
*a respected politician
George Yeo lost the singapore general election in 2011 and subsequently, he went to HK to work for kerry logistics. His views are generally leaned in favour of China's policies and definitely not representative of the majority view of Singaporeans.
But he’s not wrong in his explanation of Ukraine/Russia war
@@wallingnaga6563 Nobody is totally right or wrong, but his views does generally lean in favor of China's policies. Take what he said in this video for example, would he take the same stand with the partition of China? I highly doubt that.
Did you hallucinate your minority noise as majority voice?
Go search "Global views of China remain negative, but Singapore an exception"
I'm Singaporean and I agree with Mr.Yeo, maybe you're the minority
When his wife have cancer，is the american who saved his precious wife he did not went to china to seek help if i am not wrong
George Yeo. Using your logic re Ukraine and Taiwan; Malaysia will soon invade, and reclaim, Singapore, its former kampong! You will, of course, agree.
Dictatorship always supports another dictatorship.
"To be an enemy of America can be dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal.” -Henry Kissinger.
Intellectual dishonesty on the part of George Yeo again. Using emotive terms like the West broke up Serbia and Kosovo. Kosovo and Serbia started the conflict.
Well, Yugoslavia is dismantled due to Nato. They have lost the war with Nato. If Russia did, they will face the same situation.
Exactly. A bunch of intellectually dishonest pseudo analogies, ignoring the fact that ordinary people are suffering and dying because of an unnecessary and illegal war that Putin started.
Russia is being pushed back. Tell me where Russia is winning here.
All these talking are craps. The only way to bring peace is to remove Putin from the surface of the Earth.
Lol 😂
Why not removing nato
@@TSRHelios who are the invaders? China and Russia.
@@rbc812 Nato is the offensive in this case.
@@TSRHelios How? Any proof? Do you means NATO invaded Ukraine?