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Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia Jails Opposition Leader in Blow to Rights
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Court upholds Anwar Ibrahim's conviction, threatening to end his political career.
Malaysia, US Spar Over Human Rights
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Malaysia summons U.S. envoy after a week of criticism for its tarnished human rights record
Malaysia’s Growing Climate of Repression Gets Ignored
By Joshua Kurlantzick
With the focus on Joko in Indonesia, Malaysia's crackdown on the opposition is receiving little attention.
Malaysia: How Will It Perform on the UN Security Council?
By Jared Genser
The country brings some baggage of its own to the Council.
Malaysia’s Sedition Debate
By Kirsten Han
As the government continues to wield the colonial-era legislation, opposition is mounting.
Wikileaks Reveals ‘Unprecedented’ Media Silencing in Australia
By Jarni Blakkarly
An attempt by the Australian government to suppress details of a corruption case has backfired.
Could Obama Inspire Young Malaysians?
By Karam Singh Sethi
The president’s speech at the University of Malaya foreshadows a titanic demographic shift in Southeast Asia.
Obama Won’t Meet Anwar, But Susan Rice Will
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The US compromise will be likely to please nobody.
Why Obama Should Meet Anwar Ibrahim in Malaysia
By Robert Cushing
Meeting the popular opposition leader would be consistent with US democratic ideals.
Interview: Anwar Ibrahim
By Jarni Blakkarly
The Malaysian opposition leader talks about his impending return to jail, political oppression and Obama's visit.
Obama in Malaysia: A Strategic Partnership?
By Joshua Kurlantzick
During his upcoming visit, the U.S. president should not ignore the serious recent setbacks in Malaysian democracy.
Obama’s Upcoming Trip to Malaysia: Going to Be Prickly and Tough
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The recent reality in Malaysia is at odds with the White House narrative.