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Foreign PolicyWhy Japan holds the key in Asia, not China
As Malaysia ages, setting the correct course for us, à la Look East, must start with learning from the pluses and minuses of Japan.
By Rais Hussin -
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Reasons to be concerned about another escalation around Iran
Rivalry with its neighbours headed by Saudi Arabia is instigated by Israel and ferociously backed by the US.
By Julia Roknifard -
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Despite FM’s warm reception in Moscow, Russia can’t do much to save JCPOA
Tehran's disappointment with the Europeans leaves Russia as one of Iran's only friends, but there's little Moscow can do to help at this point.
By Julia Roknifard -
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Time for clarity on Belt and Road Initiative – what’s really in it for Malaysia?
Malaysians are still waiting for a detailed feasibility study of the ECRL.
By Julia Roknifard -
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Mahathir’s belt and road balancing act confirms Malaysia’s ‘middle power’ ambitions
Some observers suggest Malaysia has plenty of room to move in negotiations with China. In reality, it finds itself in a tight spot with limited options
By Julia Roknifard -
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Russia sees silver lining in Trump’s IRGC terror designation
Moscow expects little immediate fallout from the US designation for Iran's IRGC, but is worried about its long-term consequences.
By Julia Roknifard -
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Malaysia-Pakistan ties: Searching for new alliances
Despite different backgrounds, Imran Khan and Mahathir Mohamad find many points of common interest.
By Julia Roknifard -
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With Islam over-reliant on the West, it’s time to look East
Dr M has a point with what he said in Pakistan – but only up to a point.
By Rais Hussin -
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The limits of empathy
In this post-truth era, it is hard to assess the level of empathy people experience after tragic events.
By Julia Roknifard -
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The Nintendo of Islamophobia
The massacres in two mosques in New Zealand are a testament to how Islamophobia has been rising.
By Rais Hussin
