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Economy and FinanceEmbracing Disruption, Driving Transformation: Malaysia’s Strategic Response to Trump Tariff Turbulence
In a world tilting toward protectionism, Malaysia’s neutrality, tech investment & regional integration offer a smarter path. No tariff tantrums—just strategic positioning.
By Rais Hussin -
Economy and Finance
Trump Tariff Shock: Resilience, Not Retaliation
High tariffs. Low logic. The smart response? Diversify, innovate, build resilience—not retaliate.
By Rais Hussin -
Foreign Policy
From Silos to Synergy: A Centre-Out Approach to Future-Proofing Malaysia’s Counter-Extremism Strategy
Malaysia’s counter-extremism plan risks being too rigid for evolving threats. A centre-out model—proven in crisis response and military ops—offers a dynamic fix and a blueprint for broader governance challenges.
By Avyce Heng and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Foreign Policy
Roots of regional instability and mayhem in the Middle East
It’s hoped that in the coming days, the UNSC & the UN will take concrete action against the genocidal situation in Syria.
By Jason Loh -
Foreign Policy
From Checklists to Impact: Strengthening MyPCVE with Evidence & Expertise
MyPCVE must go beyond box-ticking—only IOOI, expert standards, research rigor, and professionalisation can ensure an impact-driven P/CVE strategy.
By Avyce Heng and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Foreign Policy
Putting the two-state solution back on track
Hopefully, the Egyptian and Arab League plan would play a part in compelling Israel and the US to finally “realise” that there’s no alternative to the two-state solution.
By Jason Loh -
Foreign Policy
Closing the Gaps: Comprehensive P/CVE Toolbox
MyPCVE has the foundational elements to safeguard Malaysians, but without plugging the gaps in Detection, Preparedness, Recovery, and Adaptation, we risk playing catch-up with the very extremists we aim to stop.
By Rais Hussin -
Economy and Finance
Common Sense Diplomacy: Rethinking the U.S.-Russia Thaw and the Future of Global Alliances
It is a litmus test for whether the West can adapt to a multipolar world where Russia's sovereignty is non-negotiable.
By Rais Hussin -
Domestic Policy
Reforming Prisons to Undermine Extremism: The Missing Link in MyPCVE
Acknowledging the subhuman conditions in Malaysian prisons, comprehensive prison reforms must be integrated into MyPCVE to counter prison radicalisation.
By Avyce Heng and Margarita Peredaryenko -
Economy and Finance
Trump’s Gaza (pipe) dream
The Gaza plan is dangerous and counter-productive as it's merely another recipe for regional instability.
By Jason Loh
