Bilahari Kausikan spent his entire career in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore (MFA). Over 37 years at MFA, he served in a variety of appointments at home and abroad. These included Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Deputy Secretary for... Read more
Bilahari Kausikan spent his entire career in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore (MFA). Over 37 years at MFA, he served in a variety of appointments at home and abroad. These included Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Deputy Secretary for South-East Asia, Second Permanent Secretary, and subsequently Permanent Secretary. Upon retiring in 2013, he was appointed Ambassador-at-Large, a position he held until 2018.
Mr Kausikan became Chairman of the Middle East Institute, an autonomous institute of the National University of Singapore, in 2017. He retired in 2024 but remains associated with the institute as a Distinguished Fellow.
Mr Kausikan has published four books—Dealing with an Ambiguous World (2016), Singapore Is Not An Island (2017), Singapore Is Still Not An Island (2023), and The Myth of the Asian Century (2025)—along with many articles in local and international journals. He continues to lecture on global geopolitics and developments in North-East Asia, the Middle East, and South-East Asia at universities and other educational institutions in Singapore and abroad, as well as at corporations and financial institutions.
Raffles Institution, the University of Singapore, and Columbia University all attempted to educate him but should not be held responsible for the consequences.
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You can book Bilahari Kausikan through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Bilahari's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Bilahari Kausikan's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Bilahari tailored to your event.
Bilahari Kausikan speaks on Asia, Europe, Geopolitics, Global Trends, Government & Politics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Bilahari to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Bilahari Kausikan for events worldwide, subject to Bilahari's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Bilahari Kausikan is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Bilahari can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Bilahari Kausikan on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Bilahari can offer.
Bilahari Kausikan delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Bilahari Kausikan's areas of expertise include Asia, Europe, Geopolitics, Global Trends, Government & Politics. To get a clear sense of Bilahari's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Bilahari Kausikan can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Asia, Europe, Geopolitics, Global Trends, Government & Politics is relevant. Details of Bilahari's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Bilahari Kausikan is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Bilahari Kausikan, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Bilahari's current availability for your dates.