This article was first published as Trends in Southeast Asia 2020/10 “Why Did BERSATU Leave Pakatan Harapan?” by Wan Saiful Wan Jan and extracted for publication in Channel Newsasia on 3 August 2020.
This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2020/80 “China-US Relations: Singapore’s Elusive Sweet Spot” and extracted for publication by Mothership on 1 August 2020.
This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2020/80 “China-US Relations: Singapore’s Elusive Sweet Spot” and republished by Eurasia Review on 1 August 2020.
China appears to have made a momentary adjustment in its response to American criticisms of its actions in the South China Sea. It has adopted a calibrated and reciprocal response, but it has not over-reacted. Beijing could be wary of overplaying its hand and hence strengthening the positions of China hawks in the United States.
This article was published by The Malaysia Insight on 30 July 2020 in response to Trends in Southeast Asia 10/20 Why Did BERSATU Leave Pakatan Harapan? by Wan Saiful Wan Jan.
Sweet Vindication or Hollow Justice? More Twists in the Tale To Come
The recent conviction of former premier Najib Razak in court has been celebrated by many Malaysians. But the course of the ensuing political drama could go along many different tracks.