The article argues that the long-anticipated Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea is highly unlikely to be completed by 2026 due to intensifying geopolitical rivalries and growing strategic distrust among major powers. While ASEAN and China remain formally committed to negotiations, the analysis contends that the broader international envi

This article examines the evolving challenges in China–ASEAN railway cooperation, arguing that while infrastructure connectivity remains central to regional integration, existing projects reveal significant structural, financial, and political limitations. It highlights how flagship initiatives under China’s Belt and Road framework—such as th

Serenity Bloom is a bedside table design project focused on improving sleep wellness and night time routines. It addresses common issues like stress, clutter, and poor bedtime habits by offering a user-centred solution that minimizes disruptions and creates a calming environment. The design includes features such as soft lighting, organized storage

The article argues that while the Thailand–Cambodia border conflict represents a serious security crisis for Southeast Asia, the broader strategic dangers emerging in Northeast Asia are considerably more severe due to the intersection of nuclear rivalry, great-power competition, and unresolved historical conflicts. It contends that prolonged figh

This article examines Malaysia's strategic position amid intensifying Sino-American rivalry and the expanding security architecture of the Indo-Pacific, with particular reference to Japan's Official Security Assistance (OSA) and the strategic concept of the First Island Chain. It argues that Malaysia's geographical position, foreign pol

The article argues that the renewed tensions along the Thai–Cambodian border should not be interpreted as a sign of ASEAN’s systemic failure, but rather as an exceptional relapse shaped by unique political, historical, and symbolic factors surrounding the Preah Vihear area. It highlights that most border disputes within ASEAN—whether territor

China’s military parade on 3 September 2025 signified its growing military confidence, but this does not mean conflict is on the horizon. Malaysia is well positioned to be a convenor of productive dialogue between Southeast Asian states and China. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has a fleeting but significant window in October 2025 to steer the Chin

This paper aims to study the media coverage connectedness and correlations between the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and some boycotted targeted companies. We utilize monthly data from January 2016 to December 2023 using three groups of variables. For the analysis part, we utilize the Wavelet-Based Approach alongside panel data regression and Grange

The article argues that Malaysia’s temporary fighter jet capability gap should not be interpreted as a sign of strategic weakness, but rather as a period in which diplomacy, defence partnerships, and soft power can compensate for limited hard-power readiness. Triggered by the crash of a Royal Malaysian Air Force F/A-18D Hornet in Kuantan, the pie

The article argues that the growing dispute between the United States and the European Union over the proposed EU Space Act reflects a deeper geopolitical struggle over who will shape the rules governing the future of outer space. It contends that Washington views Brussels’ attempt to regulate satellite operations, orbital debris management, and