EMIR Research’s Foreign Policy Directorate will be focused on generating research and discourse on Malaysia’s foreign policy. We believe there is a strong need for a coherent, well thought out policy for all of Malaysia’s engagements with the international community. Our columns and research papers will seek to illuminate the ways in which Malaysia’s interests can be best protected in the family of nations, in a manner consistent with our ideals and principles.
Foreign Policy
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Trump’s key cabinet pick – recipe for a modern-day crusade
Trump’s appointments could only accelerate the process that leads to a regional war.
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From Misogyny to Extremism: A Call for Gender Mainstreaming in P/CVE
Gender discrimination has far-reaching societal consequences that extend beyond commonly acknowledged impacts.
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Zionist aggression: Some additional possible scenarios of a multi-front war
The greater or more prolonged the escalation, the higher the possibility of a multi-front symmetrical war.
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Netanyahu’s “messianic vision” – be careful what you wish for
In Netanyahu's messianic worldview, a clash of civilisation is inevitable.
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Geopolitical Consequences for the U.S.
The Zionists led Israel has tremendous power almost dictatorial at times, over the US political elites. Hence, it is more the US taking instructions from the Zionists Israel than the...
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Israel is preparing for a regional war – time to abolish the UNSC veto
Current events should propel the UN in undertaking the first step to reform or abolish the UNSC veto power itself.
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Netanyahu must go – first step towards ending the Gaza holocaust
For the sake of ending the Gaza holocaust, Netanyahu must be ousted if he refuses to step down.
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The changing political dynamics of Bangladesh
It is hope that the changing political dynamics of Bangladesh will usher in a new dawn and era for the nation.
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Bridging Horizons: Malaysia and BRICS Unite for Mutual Prosperity
…. notice the striking harmony between the BRICS vision/mission, as elucidated above, and the MADANI concept as a policy based on inclusivity and integrity in shaping the nation’s identity and...
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Joining BRICS+ : Anwar’s Pragmatic & Strategic Choice for Malaysia
By joining BRICS+, Malaysia aims to deepen economic cooperation with emerging markets, enhancing trade, investment, and technological exchange. This engagement complements Malaysia's existing relationships with Western nations and institutions, rather...
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Navigating the BRICS Storm: Separating Signal from Noise
Ceasing to wield trade, financing, investment, knowledge sharing, and technology transfer as economic weapons could indeed lead us toward a more peaceful and prosperous globe.
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When China Meets The Arab World: A New Beginning Is Possible
Among others, President Xi also pledged that there is no such thing as an "indefinite war," a feature that has become more and more endemic in Gaza.
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JS-SEZ – pushing forward Malaysia-Singapore bilateral relations
The JS-SEZ embodies the best of Malaysia-Singapore bilateral relations.
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Come Hell or High Water: Iran Has Topped the League
With or without the complicity of the dark force of the Mossad, for that matter, some elements within Iran, the fact is Iran is not experiencing any chaotic transition of...
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Placing East Jerusalem under the MIDF
It’s strikingly anomalous that the UNSC or the UNGA have never considered an international task force for East Jerusalem.
By Jason Loh
