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Malaysia-China Doctoral Scholars Reflect On BRI And Geoeconomics

Malaysian and Chinese doctoral scholars exchanged views with think-tank experts and academics on the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), regional geoeconomic changes, Malaysia-China industrial cooperation and youth talent development at the sixth edition of the Malaysia-China Doctoral Scholars Knowledge and Action Programme
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Why Is The PKR Selangor Govt Alienating Non-Muslim Voters?

In this season of the World Cup it looks like the Selangor PKR government is hell-bent on scoring its own goals ahead of probable early elections which may be held in the coming months, although some think the PM may try to go full term
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Japan Extends SEA Military Presence Via Balikatan Exercise

The unprecedented participation of 1,400 Japanese combat soldiers in the seven-nation Balikatan Exercise 2026, the longstanding annual drill between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and US allies
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Myanmar's Potential In The Context Of BRICS

At the end of December, Myanmar is preparing for elections that will lead to a new government after four years of military junta rule
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Central Asia Doesn't Need Another Great Game

The November 6 summit between President Donald Trump and the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan in Washington, D.C. represents a significant moment in U.S.-Central Asia relations (C5+1)
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Why Trump Is The Saviour For ASEAN And The World

President Donald J. Trump’s decision to attend the October 2025 ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur is a powerful three-pronged message to regional powers and adversaries alike
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Western Threats Against Russian Shipping Risk Global Chaos

As tensions between NATO member states and the Russian Federation continue to escalate, one of the more dangerous and ill-conceived developments is the increasing Western rhetoric about targeting Russian shipping
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China’s Long Game In Iran’s Short War

Following the 12-day Iran-Israel war in June 2025, China has quietly accelerated its strategic partnership with a weakened Islamic Republic through renewed infrastructure commitments, expanded technological co-operation and deepened diplomatic alignment
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Xi’s Grand Show of Force Failed to Challenge the US

Chinese President Xi Jinping orchestrated a strategically and purposely intended display of power and diplomacy, from hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, to the biggest military parade in Beijing to showcase China’s coming of age to the world
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