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Foreign PolicyTime 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.
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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 -
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Storm in a Singapore tea cup
It is erroneous for Bilahari Kausikan to suggest that Malaysia will provoke controversy with Singapore to overcome its own internal tensions.
By Rais Hussin -
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Reconnecting the government and the public on international matters
Striking the right balance in playing a positive role in regional conflict resolution while fulfilling pre-election promises.
By Julia Roknifard -
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Pakistan and India don’t seem to be ready for full-blown war
Malaysia should not turn a blind eye to how these two South Asian nuclear powers handle their conflict.
By Julia Roknifard
