Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy
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Foreign PolicyMapping the Rise of BRICS: Declarations, Designs and a Future Unfolding
As BRICS moves from declarations to design, seventeen summits reveal a deepening framework of South–South coordination that Malaysia is well placed to help shape from within.
By Rais Hussin -
Economy and FinanceFrom Tweets to Tectonics: NATO’s Void and the Global South’s Rise
The Nato summit only magnified irrelevance. Its metrics, even if not false, are out of sync with the world’s pulse.
By Rais Hussin -
Economy and Finance
Endless Wars, Two Americas, One Failing Machine: The Real Stakes of U.S. Involvement in Iran–Israel
What this moment reveals is not merely a geopolitical contest. It is a struggle over meaning itself, between those rewriting the story of power, and those clinging to a script that no longer fits the...
By Rais Hussin -
Economy and Finance
Deterrence Unscripted: What the Iran–Israel Escalation Really Revealed
A war that was meant to be managed became real because someone inside refused to betray their country’s dignity for another photo op.
By Rais Hussin -
Economy and Finance
The trouble with Trump’s tariffs
If trying to deflate the economy leads to Jerome Powell having to increase the FFR due to persistent stagflationary pressures, it’s game over for Trump.
By Jason Loh -
Economy and Finance
How Malaysia Keeps Its Compass Steady Amid Tariff Shocks—And Builds for What’s Next
Malaysia’s task is not to just pick heroes in a morality play but to pick terms.
By Rais Hussin -
Foreign Policy
Beyond the Security Lens: How a Robust P/CVE Strategy Can Drive Malaysia’s Broader Progress
MyPCVE is key to preventing extremism and building a safer, more united Malaysia - it's not a task to be overlooked or deprioritised.
By Rais Hussin -
Economy and Finance
Embracing 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
