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The Asian Renaissance Conran Octopus Anna Simpson arguesAnwar Ibrahim epitomizes the new generation of Asian leaders who are steering their nations into the new millennium, cognizant of the fact that they operate in a culturally and politically diverse community. In this collection of essays, the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Malaysia shares his vision for a more tolerant, pluralistic Asia. Brilliant, cogent, and thought provoking. The Asian Renaissance encapsulates the learning and