Vijay Eswaran reflects on how globalisation is being reshaped in today’s shifting landscape, highlighting the growing importance of resilience, regional cooperation, and adaptive thinking in navigating an increasingly uncertain world. Echoing broader discussions at the World Economic Forum, he points to a key shift: growth is no longer defined solely by scale or speed, but by…
Vijay Eswaran argues that effective leadership today requires rediscovering the discipline of engagement. In this article, he emphasises the need for leaders to move beyond surface-level communication and actively engage through listening, dialogue, and thoughtful action. He highlights engagement as a critical leadership skill for building trust, navigating complexity, and leading organisations with clarity and…
Vijay Eswaran reflects on why progress must be measured by humanity, not just economic outcomes. He underscores the importance of dialogue, empathy, and listening as critical leadership skills, calling on leaders to place people and dignity at the heart of decision-making to build more resilient and inclusive societies.
In this article, Vijay Eswaran examines ASEAN’s next strategic test as shifting global power dynamics and renewed trade tensions reshape the international landscape. He highlights how disunity and short-term, survival-driven responses risk weakening the region’s collective influence, and argues that deeper cooperation, financial resilience, and coordinated diplomacy are now essential for ASEAN to protect its…