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The height of big-power arragonce

December 21, 2017

The United States Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, warned recently, in what can only be described as the height …

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War crimes in Yemen

December 18, 2017

There’s a war – a murderous, savage, barbaric, hellish war – raging in Yemen. Images of the suffering and carnage …

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Najib’s checkbook diplomacy

September 15, 2017

Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak’s recent White House soirée has brought Malaysia an unprededented level of scrutiny and negative publicity. …

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Angst in Washington, anger in Kuala Lumpur

September 4, 2017

After months of speculation and, no doubt, frenzied behind-the-scenes lobbying by high-priced and well-connected Washington power-brokers, Prime Minister Najib Tun …

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Indonesia’s wrong turn

April 23, 2017

After a hotly contested and highly divisive campaign, former minister Anies Baswedan has apparently won the contest for the governorship …

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North Korea: Let China take the lead

April 17, 2017

  China should exert its leadership and demonstrate that there are better ways to resolve international disputes. Amid the escalating …

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The slaughter in Yemen

April 6, 2017

Friday, March 31, 2017 2 Years Later; The Story Continues Fatima Norman | 31st March 2017 | Sana’a, Yemen You’d …

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Malaysia: Changing partners

November 7, 2016

Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak’s visit to China this week marked a major turning point not just in Malaysia-China relations …

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The East is Red!

October 29, 2016

At the height of the Cultural Revolution, “The East is Red,” became the de facto national anthem of the People’s …

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China’s maritime claims & UMNO’s China card

February 17, 2016

  It was reported recently that Chinese coast guard vessels have yet again intruded into Malaysian waters near Gugusam Beting …

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