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Najib Razak
Malaysia's Growing Crackdown on Dissent
By Luke Hunt
A new report sheds light on a disturbing trend.
Time for Malaysia's Najib to Step Aside
By Luke Hunt
The premier needs to give his country a much-needed respite.
Najib Razak and the Neverending 1MDB Scandal
By Kean Wong
“You can bend the rules of political physics in Malaysia, not forever but for awhile.”
Malaysia's Defiant Prime Minister: The 1MDB Purge
By Dhirenn Nair
Despite a deepening scandal, Najib Razak has strengthened his position by purging his party and government of critics.
Are Southeast Asia’s Strongmen Here to Stay?
By Hunter Marston
Across the region, inequality, globalization, and nationalism have given a boost to more authoritarian leaders.
US Lawsuit Against Malaysia's 1MDB: Who Is 'Official 1'?
By Mong Palatino
The clues point to only one person.
US Lawsuits Deepen Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal
By Luke Hunt
Malaysian premier Najib Razak is believed to be linked to the stolen funds.
Malaysia’s Najib Has Little to Cheer Over Sarawak Triumph
By Luke Hunt
The election win is rooted in local rather than national factors.
ISIS, Malaysia, and the Risks of Lost Moral Authority
By Amy Chew
The Malaysian government may have lost its moral authority, but that doesn’t mean ISIS threats aren’t real.
Malaysia Broadens Media Crackdown As Political Scandal Worsens
By Mong Palatino
Internet freedom suffers as Najib's embattled government tries to fight off the deepening 1MDB scandal.
Malaysia's 1MDB Scandal: Case Not Closed With Ongoing International Probes
By Rui Hao Puah
Investigations abroad continue to haunt the nation's premier despite efforts to downplay the scandal at home.
Malaysia Should Look Beyond the 1MDB Scandal in 2016
By Richard McManus
The country should put the political saga behind it and refocus on key priorities.
Malaysia Closes 1MDB Scandal Probe on Najib
By Rui Hao Puah
The attorney general finds no evidence of corruption, but critics say questions still remain.
Will Malaysia’s Najib Finally Quit?
By Luke Hunt
Speculation is mounting that the embattled premier may seek a face-saving exit.
Malaysia: Najib Doubles Down
By Kirsten Han
The government is close to introducing a controversial new security law.
The Year in Democracy in Southeast Asia
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Except for Myanmar, the report card is decidedly mixed.
Lessons From Obama’s Southeast Asia Trip
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The president’s visit to Malaysia and the Philippines offered several lessons about U.S. relations with Southeast Asia.
ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits: India's Opportunity to 'Act East'
By Ankit Panda
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 2015 ASEAN-India and East Asia Summit in Malaysia.
UN Body Urges Release of Malaysia's Jailed Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim
By Luke Hunt
Report calls for Anwar Ibrahim to be freed.
Interview: Mahathir Mohamad
By Joyce Lee
“A leader must be concerned about the country, not about himself.”
Malaysians Escalate Push For Najib’s Resignation
By Luke Hunt
The chorus of criticism directed at the Malaysian prime minister grows.
Malaysia and Mahathir: The Doctor Is Still in the House
By Joyce Lee
The revival of populist former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad comes at a price for the people of Malaysia.
After the Scandal: What’s Next for Malaysia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
PM Najib Razak seems to have navigated the immediate fallout of the 1MDB scandal, but it will continue to haunt him.
Malaysia’s Economy Faces Severe Strain
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Malaysia now faces economic challenges that go far beyond the impact of any Chinese slowdown.