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Ending Haze: Clean Air Is A Basic Right

A milestone for Malaysia has been reached with the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) report that recognises environmental rights to a clean, healthy and safe environment as a basic human right
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The Quad’s New Staying Power

The Quad Summit hosted by outgoing President Biden in Delaware on September 21 remains a cornerstone and symbol of the Quad’s resilience and strength
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Institute’s Flawed Indicators

In the swirling complexity of today’s global economy, it’s easy to latch onto a single number or index and assume it tells the whole story
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India’s Renewed Focus On The Indo-Pacific

: India Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Brunei and Singapore signified the consolidation of the Act East Policy, further strengthening the focus on the Indo Pacific and Southeast Asia
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23 Years Of Endless Wars Is Enough

This September 18 marks the 23rd anniversary of the law that launched the so-called “War on Terror”: the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, also known as the 2001 AUMF
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Putin’s New Regional Friend-shoring And Courting Of Malaysia

The 9th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok creates new power dynamics and reflects the strategic intent by Russia to further bolster its weight and extended influence in the Global South and emerging powers in the non Western bloc
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A New Trilemma Haunts The World Economy

Amid the ongoing multi-billion dollar infusions of military aid to Ukraine, the US is seeing a steady increase in national debt
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MIER Is No More?

With the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) no longer publishing critical reports like the Consumer Sentiments Index (CSI) and Business Conditions Index (BCI)
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How Is The US Convincing The Philippines To Destroy Itself?

As China rises, Asia rises with it. The Southeast Asian state of the Philippines stood to rise alongside the rest of the region until relatively recently as the United States successfully convinces the Philippines to do otherwise
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Wellington’s New Regional Friend-shoring

Malaysia - New Zealand ties are in a prime state for elevation, especially amidst the era of greater geopolitical uncertainties and challenges and potential conflicts in the region
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Vientiane's Strategic Returns For Hanoi

Vietnam’s President To Lam made a first trip abroad since taking office with a visit to Laos in July last month, in enhancing a 62-year relationship between the two neighbours
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