I was among the 50 attendees from Asia and Europe at the recent Asia Leaders Series annual meeting in Zurich, Switzerland. Created in 2016, it is a high-level platform that brings together global leaders, policymakers, academics and business executives for dialogue on critical geopolitical and economic issues. I am a member of its global advisory board.

This year’s meeting was strategically scheduled on the eve of the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, making it very convenient for key business leaders to attend both events and avoiding the logistical challenges of assembling such a diverse group.

The US presidential inauguration in Washington also took place a day after the Asia Leaders Series meeting, ensuring a heightened focus on global political and economic transitions. The event’s timing allowed for candid discussions about the implications of the new US administration and the evolving dynamics of a multipolar world.