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Washington's Shadow Over Malaysia

Recent revelations surrounding American diplomatic activities in Kuala Lumpur have reignited debate over foreign political interference in Southeast Asia

2026-09-08 04:49:08 0 Comment 6567 view

Strategic Blindness In Washington: While America Eyes The Middle East, China Claims Southeast Asia

Washington’s enduring obsession with the Middle East has crossed from tactical stubbornness into severe strategic malpractice

2026-08-04 05:13:01 0 Comment 18266 view

How China Uses TikTok To Empower Malaysian Islamists And Outmaneuver The US

The systemic vulnerability of democratic electoral frameworks to digital manipulation has re-emerged at the centre of international security debates

2026-08-04 02:43:17 0 Comment 21530 view

The Architecture Of Extortion: How The Warfare Over Global Chokepoints Is Fueling A New Era Of Starvation

The pursuit of absolute dominion over the world’s energy architecture has shifted from standard geopolitical maneuvering into an active assault on the survival mechanisms of the global population

2026-07-18 11:03:53 0 Comment 17710 view

The Return Of Konfrontasi? How Jakarta’s Ballistic Build-up Threatens ASEAN Peace

An arms race is quietly gathering pace in Southeast Asia, and its latest catalyst is parked on the soil of East Kalimantan

2026-07-10 02:13:50 0 Comment 29044 view

A New Centre of Gravity: Why Pakistan Is Emerging As An Unexpected Geopolitical Power

For decades, the standard narrative on Pakistan was one of perennial crisis: a nation battling extremism, economic fragility, and a perpetual rivalry with India

2026-06-06 03:33:20 0 Comment 31000 view

India’s Brahmos Missile Production Collapse Threatens Shift Of Power Balance In Indian Ocean

The balance of power in the Indian Ocean could be disrupted as India’s defence sector is currently battling a major bottleneck related to a staggering 50 percent collapse in the production of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles

2026-05-14 01:12:50 0 Comment 36232 view

The US War For Energy Dominance Seeks Dominance Over Europe And Asia

The US war on Iran — at face value — appears to be a catastrophic tactical and strategic US failure demonstrating the limits of its military power and further exposing the limits of its military-industrial capacity

2026-05-10 03:55:24 0 Comment 28766 view

The Malacca Toll: A Bold Gambit For Sovereignty Or A Geopolitical Minefield?

The Malacca Strait has served for decades as the uncompensated highway of global commerce, forcing Indonesia and Malaysia to shoulder the immense costs of maritime security and environmental maintenance for nearly one hundred thousand vessels annually without receiving direct returns

2026-05-02 11:43:50 0 Comment 48974 view

Securing The South China Sea: Why Maritime Stability Is The Foundation Of National Wealth And Regional Security

The sharp rise in piracy and armed robbery across Asian waters in the first half of 2025 is a reminder that maritime security is no longer a narrow defence concern

2025-12-05 04:20:18 0 Comment 74667 view

Regional Piracy Surge Highlights Urgent Need For Security In South China Sea Security

A sharp rise in piracy and armed robbery across Asian waters in early 2025 has renewed calls for Malaysia and its neighbours to overhaul regional maritime security frameworks, strengthen surveillance, and prioritise economic development in vulnerable coastal areas

2025-12-02 08:23:39 0 Comment 68197 view

America’s Misplaced Priorities Are Handing the World To China

The United States cannot afford illusions any longer. What we are witnessing is not a minor diplomatic setback with India

2025-09-09 02:20:53 0 Comment 57835 view

Time For A Unified ASEAN Response In Dealing With China

The illusion of safety is gone. China is no longer a rising power politely asking for a seat at the table

2025-09-09 02:14:20 0 Comment 106437 view

America’s Ukraine Obsession Is Costing It ASEAN

Washington risks sleepwalking into strategic irrelevance in Southeast Asia

2025-08-30 10:10:24 0 Comment 77213 view

Is The Controversy Over New US Ambassador To Malaysia Justified?

Nick Adams, a staunchly nationalist supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump has had a disproportionate amount of coverage in Malaysian media following reports that the 40-year-old is Trump's pick to head the country's diplomatic mission in Malaysia

2025-07-16 01:32:45 0 Comment 183839 view

Malacca: The Strait That Could Strangle China’s Future

If you want to understand one of China’s deepest strategic nightmares, look no further than a thin, congested strip of water between Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia called the Strait of Malacca

2025-06-05 06:06:02 0 Comment 361866 view

Long Term Power Assurance Between Beijing And Washington

President Xi Jinping’s visit to Southeast Asia in a three-country charm offensive, reflects the strategic intent to symbolise the regional spirit of historical connections with Malaysia

2025-05-01 13:22:31 0 Comment 63647 view