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Najib Razak
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.