John West is an accomplished educator, economist, and author, with a focus on Asia's global development. He holds a diploma in education from Sydney Teachers College, a Master of Economics from the University of New South Wales, and has lectured at institutions such as Sophia University in Tokyo and Sciences Po in Paris. He has served in various roles, including Executive Director of the Asian Century Institute and Director of Balance of Payments at Australian Treasury. John has authored publications on Asia's economic and social progress, including his latest work, "Asian Century... on a Knife-edge." He has also contributed articles to financial newspapers and publications and is a former Contributing Editor at FDI-Intelligence, a Financial Times magazine. His extensive experience and expertise in the field have made John a sought-after research associate, speaker, and consultant in various organizations. He is a former Member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, a former Advisory Board Member at the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum, and a former Visiting Senior Fellow at the University of Wollongong. John's passion for Asia's global development is evident in his ongoing contributions to the field, and his expertise will continue to shape the conversation.