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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 2395 view

The Quad Is Here To Stay

With eyes fixed on West Asia and Europe in managing turbulence and conflicts, the capacity and relevance of Quad have been called into question

2026-06-06 03:27:56 0 Comment 9961 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

Japan Extends SEA Military Presence Via Balikatan Exercise

The unprecedented participation of 1,400 Japanese combat soldiers in the seven-nation Balikatan Exercise 2026, the longstanding annual drill between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and US allies

2026-06-01 11:04:00 0 Comment 12964 view

The NSM Debacle: Why Malaysia Must Ditch Western Weaponry And Embrace Regional Reality

The recent, spectacular collapse of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) agreement between Malaysia and Norway has exposed the severe vulnerabilities embedded within the nation's procurement strategy

2026-06-01 10:55:45 0 Comment 11224 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

India’s Brahmos Missile Production Collapse Threatens Shift Of Power Balance In Indian Ocean

The balance of power in the Indian Ocean could be disrupted as India’s defence sector is currently battling a major bottleneck related to a staggering 50 percent collapse in the production of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles

2026-05-14 01:12:50 0 Comment 21828 view

Trump Goes To China A Supplicant Amid A Distrustful Asia

It is more in sorrow than anger that much of East and Southeast Asia perceives the US under Donald Trump to be drifting all too rapidly away

2026-05-14 00:57:56 0 Comment 15685 view

Malacca Strait Flashpoint: Why ASEAN Is The Weakest Link In A Superpower Clash

As the drumbeats of a superpower confrontation between the United States and China grow louder in mid-2026, the Strait of Malacca stands as the world’s most precarious chokepoint

2026-05-13 03:16:29 0 Comment 14032 view

The US War For Energy Dominance Seeks Dominance Over Europe And Asia

The US war on Iran — at face value — appears to be a catastrophic tactical and strategic US failure demonstrating the limits of its military power and further exposing the limits of its military-industrial capacity

2026-05-10 03:55:24 0 Comment 16125 view

The Malacca Toll: A Bold Gambit For Sovereignty Or A Geopolitical Minefield?

The Malacca Strait has served for decades as the uncompensated highway of global commerce, forcing Indonesia and Malaysia to shoulder the immense costs of maritime security and environmental maintenance for nearly one hundred thousand vessels annually without receiving direct returns

2026-05-02 11:43:50 0 Comment 29715 view

China Cranks South China Sea Buildup While Iran Consumes US

China’s renewed land reclamation at Antelope Reef comes as the ongoing US-Israel-Iran War draws significant US military assets into the Middle East, raising questions over whether shifting US force posture is opening strategic space in the South China Sea

2026-04-07 06:32:18 0 Comment 29687 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 Quiet Retreat: Why the US Is Losing the Information Battle In Malaysia

Influence is rarely lost in a single moment. More often, it fades quietly, ceded not through decisive defeat but through absence

2026-03-24 10:12:42 0 Comment 21347 view

Vietnam At A Strategic Inflection Point

As Vietnam saw the ending of its 14th National Party Congress, the future ahead looks both promising and yet laden with external risks

2026-02-12 10:24:26 0 Comment 27120 view

2026: The Year The World Reckons With Trump’s America

This year is not a year in which U.S. President Donald Trump is being judged by the world; it is the year in which the world is forced to adjust to him

2026-02-12 02:35:25 0 Comment 56276 view

Malaysia’s Judiciary Boosts Reputation On Najib Verdict

Amid the relative detritus of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s struggling government, one bright thing stands out, and that’s the performance of the country’s judiciary, which seems to have found its bearings after the years of political destruction by former premier Mahathir Mohamed and others

2026-01-06 13:18:33 2 Comment 55878 view

Securing The South China Sea: Why Maritime Stability Is The Foundation Of National Wealth And Regional Security

The sharp rise in piracy and armed robbery across Asian waters in the first half of 2025 is a reminder that maritime security is no longer a narrow defence concern

2025-12-05 04:20:18 0 Comment 59472 view

Regional Piracy Surge Highlights Urgent Need For Security In South China Sea Security

A sharp rise in piracy and armed robbery across Asian waters in early 2025 has renewed calls for Malaysia and its neighbours to overhaul regional maritime security frameworks, strengthen surveillance, and prioritise economic development in vulnerable coastal areas

2025-12-02 08:23:39 0 Comment 53777 view

Poland’s Janus Face On Ukraine Is Untenable

The European Union and representatives of countries in the Indo-Pacific region are meeting in Brussels for the fourth ministerial forum, which brings together around 70 participants from EU institutions and member states

2025-11-24 13:30:30 0 Comment 30872 view