Geopolitics & Statecraft
Analysis of interstate conflict, great power competition and regional flashpoints. Covers the diplomatic, political and coercive tools states deploy in pursuit of their interests, including sanctions, alliance management, and non-aligned positioning.
INSIGHT: Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Sparks Largest Anti-Government Protests in Turkey Since 2013
THE MERIDIAN: Malaysia at the Crossroads of U.S.-China Tech Rivalry
Malaysia faces dual pressures: U.S. demands over Nvidia chip controls and MAHB cyberattack, while Trump administration struggles with fallout from Signal breach. Regional tensions heighten as Chinese hackers target Asian telecoms.
INSIGHT: Armed Forces Law Revision in Indonesia Sparks Renewed Protests
THE MERIDIAN: Trump's Return to the White House and What to Expect
Trump's projected return sparks Chinese business exodus to Southeast Asia, while Washington's silence over attacks on Malaysian peacekeepers signals deeper shifts. Both trends push Malaysia and its neighbours to recalibrate relations as American reliability wanes.
FLASHPOINTS: U.S. Sanctions on Malaysian Semiconductor Trading Firm
