“There Is Enough to Go Around”: Jeffrey Sachs Calls for Truth, Peace and Cooperation at FIM 2026

“There Is Enough to Go Around”: Jeffrey Sachs Calls for Truth, Peace and Cooperation at FIM 2026 At the Forum Ilmuwan Malaysia MADANI (FIM) 2026 on March 16, renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs delivered a powerful and uncompromising speech, praising Malaysia’s commitment to open dialogue while warning that the world today faces a dangerous crisis of truth, leadership, and cooperation. Speaking alongside Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Sachs described the forum as a rare and inspiring platform for honest intellectual discourse—something he believes is increasingly absent in many parts of the world. Reflecting on the global climate of politics and diplomacy, Sachs said the greatest challenge facing humanity is not a lack of resources or technology, but the inability of leaders to speak truthfully and work together. “The problems that we have… are all solvable,” Sachs told the audience. “The most core and important point is ‘there is enough to go around in the world for everybody.’” He stressed that humanity is not locked in an inevitable struggle between nations such as the United States and China. Instead, prosperity is possible for all countries if cooperation replaces geopolitical rivalry. According to Sachs, the idea that global development requires conflict is a dangerous misconception. Throughout his speech, Sachs criticized the growing dominance of militarized geopolitics and what he described as a global “war machine” driven by hegemonic ambitions. He argued that excessive military spending and foreign bases undermine peace while silencing honest discourse among nations. Sachs also highlighted how economic development—not warfare—is the real pathway to long-term stability. Drawing on his decades of experience in development economics, he emphasized that building infrastructure, educating future generations, and fostering innovation are far more meaningful investments than conflict. He pointed to Asia, particularly the rapid transformation of China and the growing integration of Association of Southeast Asian Nations, as evidence that sustained investment, regional cooperation, and long-term planning can produce extraordinary results. Sachs praised Malaysia’s education ecosystem as a model for the region, citing institutions such as Sunway University for attracting students from around the world and building the intellectual leaders of the future. Ultimately, Sachs concluded that global peace will only be possible when leaders embrace honesty and cooperation over power politics. If more governments spoke with the same clarity and courage demonstrated in forums like FIM, he suggested, the world could move away from conflict and toward shared prosperity. “The real work of humanity,” Sachs reminded the audience, “is to build a better world for our children and grandchildren.” #JeffreySachs #FIM2026 #ForumIlmuwanMalaysia #MalaysiaMADANI #AnwarIbrahim #GlobalPeace #TruthInLeadership #Geopolitics #EconomicDevelopment #GlobalCooperation #PeaceNotWar #ASEAN #ChinaDevelopment #InternationalRelations #WorldPolitics #EducationForFuture #KnowledgeEconomy #SunwayUniversity #MalaysiaLeadership #GlobalDialogue #DevelopmentEconomics #SustainableFuture #RegionalCooperation #PeacefulWorld #GlobalGovernance #FutureOfAsia #ThinkersForum #PolicyDialogue #HumanDevelopment #TruthMatters