January 28, 2017 The Paris Approach to Global Governance–Looking Back by Anne-Marie Slaughter* *Anne-Marie Slaughter, a former director of policy planning in the US State Department (2009-2011), is President and CEO of the think tank New America, Professor Emerita of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University, and the author of Unfinished Business: Women Men … Continue reading
Malaysia: Exorcising Political Evil Spirits in Year of the Fire Rooster
January 27, 2017 Malaysia: Exorcising Political Evil Spirits in Year of the Fire Rooster by Dean [email protected] As deeply suspicious of superstition as I am, I must say I have a lot more confidence than usual that my annual Kung Hee Phatt Choi wishes will, or at least can, come true for the vast majority … Continue reading
The Domestic Frays in Sino–Malaysian Ties
January 27, 2017 The Domestic Frays in Sino–Malaysian Ties by Ngeow Chow Bing, University of Malaya In the very first week of 2017, two People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels visited the port of Kota Kinabalu, headquarters to Malaysia’s Naval Region Command 2, which oversees the disputed South China Sea waters. The two vessels … Continue reading
A Britisher in Philadelphia: Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to the Republicans
January 27, 2017 A Britisher in Philadelphia: Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to the Republicans The first foreign leader to visit Donald Trump, Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to Republicans on her country’s special relationship with the United States, bringing back memories of Ronald Reagan and Dame Margaret Thatcher. Listen to this eloquent leader who … Continue reading
Trump’s Victory is a Wake-up Call
January 27, 2017 Trump’s Victory is a Wake-up Call: America First By Michael S. H. Heng* *Michael S. H. Heng is a retired professor who has held academic appointments in Australia, the Netherlands, and at 6 universities in Asia. He has published 5 books. http://ippreview.com/index.php/Home/Blog/single/id/337.html The Controversial, Contentious, and Perplexing 45th President of the United … Continue reading
Politics is in the Blood of the Young
January 26, 2017 Politics is in the Blood of the Young By Zairil Khir Johari http://penangmonthly.com/politics-is-in-the-blood-of-the-young2/ Something is not right when society’s younger members are not politically active. History shows that to be an anomaly. “Give me 1,000 men and I will move a mountain. Give me 10 young men and I will shake the … Continue reading
