Israel’s strikes on Tehran force Malaysia to choose between essential US trade and its deep-rooted ties to the Islamic world.
ASEAN
Sampit proves that diversity is not naturally stable. ASEAN must prioritise fair institutions to prevent predictable cycles of ethnic violence.
ASEAN pivots from policy to action, using institutional capital and blended finance to turn waste into regional economic growth.
ASEAN must evolve from a mere “coworking space” into a disciplined rule-shaper to secure long-term geopolitical influence.
The Thai-Cambodia border conflict is also fuelled by a multi-billion-dollar scam economy and the domestic survival of political elites.
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ASEAN should prioritise soft power – like environmental protection and humanitarian aid – to build trust and stability in the South China Sea.
ASEAN needs a market-driven credentialing system to free talent, boost innovation and stop investment decline.
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