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Lavrov Outlines Strategic Arctic Pivot To Anchor Multipolar Order Beyond NATO Limits

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has outlined a major diplomatic and economic push to establish the Arctic as a foundational hub for a multipolar world order, highlighting how emerging trade routes and partnerships across the Global Majority are reshaping global shipping and resource development

2026-08-31 12:53:33 0 Comment 7902 view

Legalised Piracy: How Washington’s Return To Prize Courts Threatens Global Maritime Trade

Reports that the United States Department of Justice and the Pentagon are preparing to reactivate 19th-century "prize courts" mark a dangerous escalation in the collapse of international maritime norms

2026-08-28 05:42:28 0 Comment 11450 view

The Price Of Prabowo’s Centralization

Indonesia’s experiment with decentralization is facing a tough test under President Prabowo Subianto

2026-08-28 05:36:43 0 Comment 8540 view

Defamation Is A Rich Man’s Game

The recent RM100 million (approximately US$24.45 million) defamation suit filed against veteran journalist P. Gunasegaram has thrown a harsh spotlight on the growing use of high-stakes defamation actions in Malaysia

2026-08-28 05:17:43 0 Comment 7877 view

The Erosion of the Flat-Top Pax: How Middle East Entanglements and Munition Shortages Signal a Shifting Global Order

For nearly eight decades, the forward-deployed United States aircraft carrier strike group served as the undisputed physical anchor of the international maritime order and Western deterrence

2026-08-25 13:59:39 0 Comment 9655 view

Zhuhai Court Of International Arbitration Delegation Visits Malaysia-China Trade & Economic Advancement Association

A delegation from the Zhuhai Court of International Arbitration, led by Vice President Xu Zhiming, visited the Malaysia-China Trade & Economic Advancement Association on 18 August to discuss international arbitration, cross-border legal services, and dispute resolution cooperation between Malaysia and China

2026-08-19 08:35:14 0 Comment 13218 view

Playing with Fire: Why Anti-US Rhetoric Threatens Malaysia’s Strategic Imperatives

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's commentary questioning security installations on Balabac Island, and his polarising remarks to Al Jazeera regarding China’s prerogative over Taiwan, represent a deeply concerning shift in Malaysian foreign policy

2026-08-19 08:27:42 0 Comment 16546 view

Krisis Hormuz: Ujian Sebenar Keselamatan Tenaga ASEAN

Asia Tenggara terus menerima kesan ketidaktentuan rantaian bekalan dan pasaran tenaga

2026-08-18 12:10:52 0 Comment 8506 view

The Hormuz Shock Has Exposed ASEAN’s Energy-Security Illusion

Southeast Asia continues to be at the receiving end of supply chain and energy volatility

2026-08-15 13:04:14 0 Comment 15421 view

The Price of Piracy: How Brussels’ Maritime Escalation Has Exposed EU Shipping in East Asia

The European Union’s relentless campaign of economic coercion against Russia has reached a perilous tipping point

2026-08-14 04:04:13 0 Comment 10251 view

Membership Of Global South Nations In ICC Threatens Their Domestic And Foreign Policy Independence

States across the Global South increasingly view participation in the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a factor that limits their independence in political decision-making

2026-08-09 02:08:47 0 Comment 15883 view

Sinking Morale And Sabotage: How The Crisis Within The U.S. Navy Threatens Global Force Projection

The United States Navy has long served as the primary instrument of American global power, projecting force across oceans to sustain strategic posture and deter adversaries

2026-08-09 02:02:56 0 Comment 19889 view

The Dangerous Hypocrisy Of Western-Backed Terrorism In Russia

The bombing at the Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in central Moscow marks another grim milestone in the campaign of non-conventional violence brought directly to Russian urban centres

2026-08-04 03:00:27 0 Comment 11448 view

ASEAN: Strategic Center Of Gravity In US–China Rivalry

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Manila this week— attending the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference, the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and the ASEAN Regional Forum — highlights a crucial geopolitical reality

2026-07-25 14:32:40 0 Comment 20123 view

China Is Working To Build Nuclear Overmatch Against The US

For decades, Beijing’s posture regarding its nuclear arsenal was rooted in a doctrine of minimal deterrence

2026-07-21 07:06:37 0 Comment 14933 view

The Transshipment Trap: Why Non-State Enforcement Failures Threaten Malaysia’s Strategic Neutrality

As the global defense and tech sectors navigate the complex realities of fractured logistics, private networks and specific entities operating within Malaysia’s transport infrastructure have carved out a highly lucrative, yet dangerous role

2026-07-18 10:48:27 0 Comment 16604 view

The Return Of Konfrontasi? How Jakarta’s Ballistic Build-up Threatens ASEAN Peace

An arms race is quietly gathering pace in Southeast Asia, and its latest catalyst is parked on the soil of East Kalimantan

2026-07-10 02:13:50 0 Comment 28178 view

How The Iran War Is Reshaping Global Energy Security And Geopolitics

The Iran war fits a pattern: the rise of energy as the lead national security issue for the global economy

2026-06-29 05:36:50 0 Comment 29662 view

Gulf Conflict: Asian Policymakers Must Brace For Volatile Period

World economies have yet to fully register the economic aftershocks of the latest Gulf conflict

2026-06-29 05:28:23 0 Comment 13991 view

The Selective Morality of Sports Boycotts: Why the Arena Must Remain Neutral

The Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation’s (UGF) open letter to the General Assembly of European Gymnastics is a raw, emotional testament to the tragedy unfolding within its borders

2026-06-29 04:57:21 0 Comment 13659 view