HE J Eduardo Malaya, Ambassador of The Philippines to Malaysia
HE J EDUARDO MALAYA
Ambassador of The Philippines to Malaysia
The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides – “It’s a great classic on strategy, diplomacy and human foibles.”
The Quran and The Bible – “Books on religion allow me to broaden my world view and gain an understanding of the actions of others.”
Noli Me Tángere (Touch Me Not) by José Rizal – “Penned by the Philippine national hero, it awakened Filipinos from colonial oppression and made them rise up in revolt against Spain in the 1890s.”
Getting to Yes by Bruce Patton, Roger Fisher and William Ury – “This showed me strategies to negotiate efficiently and fairly.”
The Revenge of Geography by Robert D Kaplan – “A mix geography, history and examination of current issues, it makes for a great read to understand the world around us.”
Looking Back: The Historic Years of Malaya and Malaysia by Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj – “A delightful read on the early beginnings of this country.”
Cables from Kabul by Sherard Cowper-Coles and My Year in Iraq by L Paul Bremer – “These two books provide a contrast in perceptions and expectations as to what they could do in helping manage conflicts in these tough places. Diplomats, in particular, need to take the long-view and, like doctors, should ‘do no harm’ and not make matters worse.”
