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The Squeezing Of Malaysia’s Diverse Soul

When Barisan Nasional (BN) was unceremoniously ejected from its Selangor stronghold in 2008, the political class blamed economic headwinds

2026-06-15 04:01:32 0 Comment 2383 view

A New Centre of Gravity: Why Pakistan Is Emerging As An Unexpected Geopolitical Power

For decades, the standard narrative on Pakistan was one of perennial crisis: a nation battling extremism, economic fragility, and a perpetual rivalry with India

2026-06-06 03:33:20 0 Comment 10734 view

The Ceasefire Came. the Bills Didn't Follow

In Muar, Malaysia's largest furniture manufacturing hub, more than 100 small factories have shut down in recent months

2026-06-06 03:12:24 0 Comment 9145 view

US Intelligence Objectives: Destabilising The Malaysian Political Scene?

With the recent political destabilisation that has led to war within the Gulf states and Iran, it's time to examine the possibilities of external influence upon the Malaysian political scene

2026-06-01 11:18:20 0 Comment 9988 view

Solidarity Among The Global South: The Only Way To Safeguard Sovereignty

The modern global landscape is increasingly defined by a manufactured convergence of crises

2026-05-20 04:26:07 0 Comment 17685 view

As Malaysian Politicians Squabble, Ordinary People Left Vulnerable To Coming Food, Energy Shocks

Malaysia in mid-2026 finds itself in a precarious paradox

2026-05-05 09:02:34 0 Comment 18621 view

Why Artemis II Changes The New Moon Race

In the early hours of the morning on 11 April, the Artemis II astronauts made a triumphant return to Earth

2026-04-15 06:41:53 0 Comment 19315 view

Collapsing US Empire Key Driver Of Global Instability

For nearly half a decade, the world has been trapped in a vortex of fire, debt, and hunger

2026-04-15 02:32:58 0 Comment 20810 view

US Boots On The Ground In Iran Could Lead To Widespread Regional Conflict, Experts Say

As the conflict between the United States and Iran enters an unpredictable new phase, the whispered fears in regional capitals have shifted

2026-04-07 07:12:19 0 Comment 27371 view

Cracks In The Sand: Gulf Monarchies’ Economic And Geopolitical Peril

The Arab Gulf’s glittering skylines were built on a simple promise: stability in exchange for prosperity

2026-03-31 09:46:40 0 Comment 23051 view

A Strategic Drift: Why The US Must Rebalance Before It Is Too Late

Great powers rarely fail because they lack strength. More often, they falter because they misallocate it

2026-03-24 11:44:15 0 Comment 20578 view

The Case Trump Made In The State Of The Union: America Is Back

At almost two hours and being the longest modern presidential address to Congress, the speech functioned as a sweeping case that the United States has already turned a corner, ushering in the Trump led Golden Era

2026-03-03 07:12:32 0 Comment 28243 view

Erdogan's Sunni Noose: Turkey's Bid To Encircle Israel

While much of the world's attention remains fixed on Iran and its Shi'ite axis, another geopolitical realignment is taking shape — more quietly, more pragmatically, and potentially just as consequential for the US, Israel and the Middle East

2026-02-24 08:44:09 0 Comment 43821 view

Canada’s TMX Pipeline Hedge

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing last week, the first by a Canadian leader in nearly a decade, was framed publicly as a reset in Sino-Canadian trade relations

2026-01-30 12:54:47 0 Comment 68622 view

Europe’s Self-Inflicted Energy Crisis And The Perils Of Strategic Dependence

In the unfolding geopolitical drama of the 21st century, few strategic choices have been as consequential — and as quietly damaging — as the European Union’s near-total severing of its energy ties with Russia

2026-01-30 12:47:58 0 Comment 53794 view

Avian Flu in South Korea Is a Warning Shot for Asia’s Food Security

South Korea’s renewed struggle with avian influenza is more than a domestic agricultural problem

2026-01-06 13:08:10 0 Comment 55726 view

Shafie's Warisan Party Faces Wipeout in Upcoming Sabah Polls

Mohd Shafie Apdal’s recent assertion that Pakatan Harapan (PH) has spent RM 8 million to attack Parti Warisan feels less like an exposé and more like a defensive manoeuvre ahead of a difficult election

2025-11-26 03:55:20 0 Comment 53837 view

US Strikes Are Blowing Up More Than Just Boats In LatAm

Latin American and European leaders convened in the coastal Caribbean city of Santa Marta, Colombia this weekend to discuss trade, energy and security, yet regional polarization over the Trump administration’s lethal strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean overshadowed the regional agenda and significantly depressed turnout

2025-11-14 10:46:32 0 Comment 42252 view

FIFA, Politics, And The Weaponisation Of Sport: A Geopolitical Look At Malaysia's Football Scandal

The recent turbulence surrounding Malaysian football has raised eyebrows far beyond the stadiums and boardrooms of the sport

2025-11-14 10:39:46 0 Comment 62960 view

Critical Minerals, Critical Mistakes: Why America’s Rare-Earth War Will Fail

The Trump administration’s recent drive to lock down access to rare-earths and critical minerals is being sold as a matter of national security. Yet what looks like strategic prudence on the surface amounts to geopolitical coercion in practice

2025-10-31 02:19:06 0 Comment 40083 view