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Spotlight - Malaysia: November 21, 2024

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent call for Malaysians abroad to support his government in its anti-corruption agenda faces a credibility crisis.

Blog Post by Sophie Lemière — November 21, 2024

Spotlight - Malaysia: October 24, 2024

Rafizi Ramli, Malaysia’s minister of economy and deputy president of the country’s leading party Keadilan (PKR), is attending the BRICS Outreach/BRICS Plus summit.

Blog Post by Sophie Lemière — October 24, 2024

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Junta Control Hangs in the Balance

From October 6-11, Laos is hosting the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, bringing together leaders from around the region and beyond to discuss pressing issues. The ongoing conflict in Myanmar continues to present significant challenges for the bloc and its partners. 

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon — October 10, 2024

The Latest on Southeast Asia: UNGA Week 2024

On September 24, the general debate for the 79th session of the General Assembly opened in New York. It was sparsely attended by Southeast Asian heads of government and state. 

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon — September 26, 2024

Spotlight - Malaysia: September 12, 2024

Classified documents pertaining to Malaysia’s offshore drilling initiatives at the Luconia Shoals were divulged by The Philippine Daily Inquirer last month.

Blog Post by Sophie Lemière — September 12, 2024