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Trump's erratic foreign policy to meet 'a world on fire'

Trump's erratic foreign policy to meet 'a world on fire'

While campaigning to regain the US presidency, Donald Trump said that he would be able to end Russia's war in Ukraine in 24 hours.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Malaysia's foreign policy stays unchanged despite being partner of BRICS - Mohamad Alamin

Malaysia's foreign policy stays unchanged despite being partner of BRICS - Mohamad Alamin

Datuk Mohamad Alamin says Malaysia's participation in BRICS is in line with the foreign policy of supporting multilateralism.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

As Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Thomas Daniel, senior fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at ISIS Malaysia.
Tue Oct 15 2024
[OPINION] India: Armenia’s newfound ally against Azerbaijan

[OPINION] India: Armenia’s newfound ally against Azerbaijan

Extraordinary foreign policy ambitions are difficult for small states to achieve, especially when they challenge more powerful neighbors.
Wed Oct 02 2024
South Lebanon may become ánother Gaza' in Israel-Iran conflict, EU Foreign Policy Chief warns

South Lebanon may become ánother Gaza' in Israel-Iran conflict, EU Foreign Policy Chief warns

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Friday issued a grim warning about the fate of southern Lebanon, which may become another Gaza
Sat Sep 28 2024
[COLUMNIST] Joining BRICS+ : PM's pragmatic & strategic choice for Malaysia

[COLUMNIST] Joining BRICS+ : PM's pragmatic & strategic choice for Malaysia

Malaysia has long practiced a balanced foreign policy, engaging with both Western and non-Western powers to maximize its national benefits.
Tue Aug 06 2024
North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat

North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat

Ri Il Gyu said North Korea has set Russia, the US and Japan as its top foreign policy priorities for this year and beyond.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Tougher tone on Israel, steady on NATO: How a Harris foreign policy could look

Tougher tone on Israel, steady on NATO: How a Harris foreign policy could look

Democrats will be hoping Kamala Harris will be more effective at communicating her foreign policy goals.
Fri Jul 26 2024
PM's vocal criticism to Western leaders a timely wake-up call

PM's vocal criticism to Western leaders a timely wake-up call

Prof Dr Roy Anthony Rogers underscored that Malaysia's foreign policy has consistently opposed occupation.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Finland inaugurates Alexander Stubb as president for the NATO era

Finland inaugurates Alexander Stubb as president for the NATO era

Stubb listed democracy, rule of law and human rights as the core values that Finland's foreign policy would be based on under his leadership.
Fri Mar 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] Misplaced blame: Foreign investor confidence and Anwar's foreign policy

[COLUMNIST] Misplaced blame: Foreign investor confidence and Anwar's foreign policy

The decline in foreign investor confidence in M'sia is a complex issue that cannot be simplistically attributed to domestic policy changes.
Mon Jan 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] Echoes of Appeasement: PM's China Dilemma and the Price of Short-Term Gains

[COLUMNIST] Echoes of Appeasement: PM's China Dilemma and the Price of Short-Term Gains

While acknowledging the importance of economic ties with China, the PM must prioritise a more balanced and strategic approach
Tue Dec 26 2023
Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100

Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100

Henry Kissinger left an indelible mark on US foreign policy, which earned him a controversial Nobel Peace Prize.
Thu Nov 30 2023
[COLUMNIST] Vocal Diplomacy: Selective Critiques and Silent Choices

[COLUMNIST] Vocal Diplomacy: Selective Critiques and Silent Choices

The glaring discrepancy between Anwar's criticism of Israel and his appeasement of China is jarring and raises questions about his and Malaysia's broader foreign policy objectives.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Turkey election 2023: What's at stake in the runoff?

Turkey election 2023: What's at stake in the runoff?

It will decide not only who leads Turkey but also how it is governed, where its economy is headed and the shape of its foreign policy.
Sat May 27 2023
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024