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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

2026-06-01 11:04:00 0 Comment 12462 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 15765 view

As Malaysian Politicians Squabble, Ordinary People Left Vulnerable To Coming Food, Energy Shocks

Malaysia in mid-2026 finds itself in a precarious paradox

2026-05-05 09:02:34 0 Comment 18486 view

Attacks on Civilian Ships: Violations of International Law and Environmental Fallout

The attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on civilian tankers in the Black Sea constitutes a gross violation of international humanitarian and maritime law

2026-05-05 08:36:07 0 Comment 14620 view

The US Will Suffer More From Oil Shock Than China, Russia, Or EU

President Trump and members of his administration have repeatedly claimed that the United States’ prodigious oil production insulates the country from price shocks stemming from Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz

2026-05-02 11:51:22 0 Comment 15517 view

Iran War Brings Massive Price And Profit Gouging

As workers around the world are hit with the ever-worsening consequences of the US war on Iran—crippling rises in petrol and gas prices, food price hikes and the growing threat of food shortages in poorer countries—major corporations and banks are raking in increased profits to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars

2026-04-22 06:00:50 0 Comment 29594 view

Governomics In Malaysia: In Search Of Optimal Governance

Malaysia can be considered to have four tiers of government; federal, territory (Sabah & Sarawak) and state, local government, and government linked companies (GLCs) making up the fourth tier

2026-04-11 12:21:18 0 Comment 18171 view

Shipping Industry Uncertain As Hormuz Crisis Carries On

President Donald Trump announced Friday that the U.S. could open the Strait of Hormuz with “a little more time” as the president continues to adjust his messaging on the passageway between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea

2026-04-07 07:05:04 0 Comment 33828 view

When ideology Hijacks The Mind: The Peril Of Political Religion

As we read the news and watch the war in West Asia unfold, much goes through our hearts and spirits when contemplating the sheer cost to humanity – in lives and resources

2026-03-31 10:02:49 0 Comment 19262 view

Cracks In The Sand: Gulf Monarchies’ Economic And Geopolitical Peril

The Arab Gulf’s glittering skylines were built on a simple promise: stability in exchange for prosperity

2026-03-31 09:46:40 0 Comment 22703 view

Cuba Suffers Another Island-Wide Blackout As US Bars Arrival Of Russian Fuel

Cuba has suffered a second nationwide blackout in less than a week, underscoring the catastrophic impact of the US fuel embargo

2026-03-24 11:49:43 0 Comment 22687 view

Trump's 'Commercial Diplomacy' Runs Into Violent Reality

Donald Trump is trying to make it easier for American businesses to access critical minerals and other resources across the Global South

2026-03-13 05:44:48 0 Comment 23107 view

Saudi Arabia Not Immune To Hormuz Shutdown

The “Hormuz Risk” is no longer an abstract exercise for Riyadh

2026-03-13 05:40:51 0 Comment 28397 view

Three Issues That Politics Cannot Solve In Malaysia

Malaysia has now been a nation for 62 years

2026-03-13 05:35:24 0 Comment 28454 view

Tariff Deal Reflects Washington’s Supply-Chain Strategy, Says Malaysian Economist

A newly announced July 2025 “framework for reciprocal trade” between the United States and Indonesia reflects more than a routine tariff adjustment

2026-03-03 07:22:30 0 Comment 22283 view

Kebangkitan India Sebagai Kuasa Global Baharu Dan Kepentingan Strategiknya Kepada Malaysia

Kuasa dan pengaruh India sejak sekian lama sering tidak diberikan fokus mendalam, di mana tumpuan khususnya diberikan kepada China

2026-02-18 04:04:25 0 Comment 22816 view

India’s Rise As A Global Superpower And Why It Matters For Malaysia

India has long been overlooked in its power strength, influence and role as the regional and global power and economic leadership equation, at the expense of the region and the world

2026-02-14 11:15:52 0 Comment 32457 view

Venezuela's Anti-US Alliances

US President Donald J. Trump's condemnation of Venezuela's illegal leader Nicolás Maduro includes his regime's facilitation of trafficking illegal drugs into the United States

2025-12-05 04:26:44 0 Comment 52703 view

New Roots For Growth: How Sustainable Palm-based Oleochemicals Are Reframing Palm Oil’s Global Standing

In a wide-ranging conversation, Norman Ellard, Global Director of Oleochemical Development and Innovation, ICOF America Oleochemicals Inc., USA outlines why palm oil often misunderstood and politically contested as it remains one of the world’s most efficient, future-ready feedstocks for the expanding global oleochemical industry

2025-11-21 01:47:36 0 Comment 40559 view

US Strikes Are Blowing Up More Than Just Boats In LatAm

Latin American and European leaders convened in the coastal Caribbean city of Santa Marta, Colombia this weekend to discuss trade, energy and security, yet regional polarization over the Trump administration’s lethal strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean overshadowed the regional agenda and significantly depressed turnout

2025-11-14 10:46:32 0 Comment 42115 view