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Mahathir Mohamad
What Does Mahathir’s Return Mean for Malaysia’s Foreign Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While his views may be well-known, how they will translate into the conduct of foreign policy in a ‘New Malaysia’ is less clear.
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The 73rd General Assembly and Asia
October 02, 2018
The 73rd General Assembly and Asia
Trump and China, India and Pakistan, Mahathir Mohamad, North Korea, and more: the 2018 UNGA reviewed.
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The 73rd General Assembly and Asia
How Will the Mahathir-Anwar Transition Play Out in Malaysia?
September 29, 2018
How Will the Mahathir-Anwar Transition Play Out in Malaysia?
The future of an unlikely alliance is far from certain.
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How Will the Mahathir-Anwar Transition Play Out in Malaysia?
Malaysia’s China Policy: The More Things Change…
September 12, 2018
Malaysia’s China Policy: The More Things Change…
…The more they stay the same.
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Malaysia’s China Policy: The More Things Change…
Mahathir's National Car Dreams
July 13, 2018
Mahathir's National Car Dreams
A national Malaysian car has long been one of Mahathir’s passions, dovetailing with his support of Malay nationalism.
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Mahathir's National Car Dreams
Malaysia Counts the Costs of Its 1MDB Scandal
July 10, 2018
Malaysia Counts the Costs of Its 1MDB Scandal
The new government's pursuit of justice is just beginning.
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Malaysia Counts the Costs of Its 1MDB Scandal
Japan’s Lessons for Malaysia
July 01, 2018
Japan’s Lessons for Malaysia
Japan’s 2009 election experience has lessons for Malaysia’s first opposition government.
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Japan’s Lessons for Malaysia
Japan First? Tokyo Welcomes Malaysia's Repositioning on China
June 21, 2018
Japan First? Tokyo Welcomes Malaysia's Repositioning on China
Mahathir chose Japan for the site of his first visit since retaking the prime minister's office in Malaysia.
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Japan First? Tokyo Welcomes Malaysia's Repositioning on China
How China Lost Sight of Malaysia’s Changes
June 16, 2018
How China Lost Sight of Malaysia’s Changes
China’s ethical missteps in Malaysia offer lessons for the Belt and Road.
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How China Lost Sight of Malaysia’s Changes
China’s Brain, Malaysia’s Pain
June 06, 2018
China’s Brain, Malaysia’s Pain
Malaysia’s Mahathir should reconsider Alibaba’s city brain first.
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China’s Brain, Malaysia’s Pain
Bridget Welsh on Malaysia's Election Surprise
June 01, 2018
Bridget Welsh on Malaysia's Election Surprise
Malaysia’s 2018 election: why it matters and what comes next.
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Bridget Welsh on Malaysia's Election Surprise
The Everyday Activists Behind Malaysia’s Democracy Struggle
May 29, 2018
The Everyday Activists Behind Malaysia’s Democracy Struggle
We need to look beyond Mahathir, and even Anwar, to understand Malaysia’s seismic power shift.
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The Everyday Activists Behind Malaysia’s Democracy Struggle
Malaysia Won't Look Away From China So Soon, Despite Mahathir's Words
May 20, 2018
Malaysia Won't Look Away From China So Soon, Despite Mahathir's Words
Why Malaysia’s China policy is unlikely to change, for now, despite the election shock.
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Malaysia Won't Look Away From China So Soon, Despite Mahathir's Words
Malaysia's New Political Tsunami
May 12, 2018
Malaysia's New Political Tsunami
What led to the historic election result -- and where does Malaysia go from here?
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Malaysia's New Political Tsunami
In Malaysia, a Win for Democracy
May 11, 2018
In Malaysia, a Win for Democracy
Malaysia has bucked Southeast Asia's trend toward authoritarianism.
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In Malaysia, a Win for Democracy
Malaysia’s Election: A Surprise Win For Reform
May 11, 2018
Malaysia’s Election: A Surprise Win For Reform
Putting aside the political fall-out, the economic implications could be huge.
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Malaysia’s Election: A Surprise Win For Reform
Malaysia's Fierce Campaigning in Action
May 08, 2018
Malaysia's Fierce Campaigning in Action
Glimpses of the campaign in Malaysia's most hotly contested election to date.
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Malaysia's Fierce Campaigning in Action
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Interview
Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
November 14, 2018
Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
The Diplomat talks with Mark Field about Britain's ongoing effort to boost ties with ASEAN and Southeast Asia after Brexit.
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