Anwar’s election as prime minister was the result of multiple compromises that still did not resolve Malaysia’s political turmoil

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Anwar’s election as prime minister was the result of multiple compromises that still did not resolve Malaysia’s political turmoil
As the Biden administration doubles down on its anti-China Indo-Pacific agenda, Asia’s geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape will be further reshaped
China has unveiled guidelines on a joint push for conspicuous gains in BRI green development in spheres of green infrastructure, energy, transportation, and finance, among others
On May 9, 2022, the Philippines held a new round of presidential and vice presidential elections. After leading in the polls, Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, the only son of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, won a landslide victory against current vice president Leni Robredo and boxing great Manny Pacquiao. Marcos Jr. was the first presidential candidate to win a general election by an absolute majority in 36 years.
Essentially, ASEAN’s diplomatic aim in its relations with America is to leverage its increasing value in competition between major countries.