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China Is Working To Build Nuclear Overmatch Against The US

For decades, Beijing’s posture regarding its nuclear arsenal was rooted in a doctrine of minimal deterrence

2026-07-21 07:06:37 0 Comment 4604 view

The Quiet Builder: Why Ahmad Zahid Hamidi Could Be Malaysia’s Next Prime Minister

In an era dominated by loud rhetoric, performative grandstanding, and political volatility, Malaysian politics has often felt like an endless cycle of headlines yielding little structural progress

2026-07-21 07:02:08 0 Comment 20416 view

From Protector To Pirate: Trump's Foreign Policy Dismantles America's Legacy As Maritime Guarantor

The foundation of American naval power was forged in a singular, principled crusade: the refusal to pay tolls, tributes, or ransoms to sovereign extortionists on the high seas

2026-07-18 04:44:09 0 Comment 6513 view

The Cost Of Compromise: How Anwar Ibrahim Is Steering Pakatan Harapan Toward A Structural Collapse

The political consensus that brought Malaysia’s Unity Government to power was built on a promise of structural reform, institutional integrity, and a departure from the identity-driven politics of the past

2026-07-12 09:23:37 0 Comment 23025 view

The High Watermark Of The Green Wave: Analysing PAS’s Johor Election Collapse

The resounding defeat of Perikatan Nasional in the July 2026 Johor state election, which saw a complete wipeout of the coalition as Barisan Nasional swept forty-eight out of fifty-six seats, signals a critical turning point for the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party

2026-07-12 09:11:37 0 Comment 7818 view

A Rules-Based Maritime Order For The South China Sea

The South China Sea ruling remains one of the most important legal reference points in the region’s maritime security landscape

2026-07-12 09:07:27 0 Comment 12653 view

India's Short-sighted Water War On Pakistan Is Emblematic Of Policies Holding Back Its Rise As A Great Power

The Indus Waters Treaty has long been celebrated as one of the most resilient transboundary agreements in modern history, surviving decades of intense geopolitical friction, diplomatic freezes, and outright wars between India and Pakistan

2026-07-08 04:04:03 0 Comment 10063 view

How Political Convenience Is Rewriting Penang’s Origin Story

Former Tanjong Member of Parliament Ng Wei Aik wants the state to defend Penang’s sovereignty by starting with defending its history despite the conflicting statements made about the character of the person who founded the island state

2026-07-08 03:55:01 0 Comment 19593 view

How The Iran War Is Reshaping Global Energy Security And Geopolitics

The Iran war fits a pattern: the rise of energy as the lead national security issue for the global economy

2026-06-29 05:36:50 0 Comment 23774 view

The Selective Morality of Sports Boycotts: Why the Arena Must Remain Neutral

The Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation’s (UGF) open letter to the General Assembly of European Gymnastics is a raw, emotional testament to the tragedy unfolding within its borders

2026-06-29 04:57:21 0 Comment 9122 view

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

2026-06-25 12:21:43 0 Comment 9735 view

The Partisan Vortex: How America’s Internal Rivalries Fuel Global Instability

The architecture of global stability has historically relied on a fundamental axiom: that despite the vitriol of domestic politics, a superpower’s foreign policy maintains a baseline of continuity

2026-06-22 05:20:49 0 Comment 22149 view

The Assault On The Malay Nation: Erosion From Within

For decades, successive Malay-dominated governments in Malaysia have positioned themselves as the staunch guardians of the Malay race and its future

2026-06-15 04:11:20 0 Comment 13657 view

The Squeezing Of Malaysia’s Diverse Soul

When Barisan Nasional (BN) was unceremoniously ejected from its Selangor stronghold in 2008, the political class blamed economic headwinds

2026-06-15 04:01:32 0 Comment 17408 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 23379 view

The Quad Is Here To Stay

With eyes fixed on West Asia and Europe in managing turbulence and conflicts, the capacity and relevance of Quad have been called into question

2026-06-06 03:27:56 0 Comment 19558 view

The Ceasefire Came. the Bills Didn't Follow

In Muar, Malaysia's largest furniture manufacturing hub, more than 100 small factories have shut down in recent months

2026-06-06 03:12:24 0 Comment 19388 view

US Intelligence Objectives: Destabilising The Malaysian Political Scene?

With the recent political destabilisation that has led to war within the Gulf states and Iran, it's time to examine the possibilities of external influence upon the Malaysian political scene

2026-06-01 11:18:20 0 Comment 16552 view