Any words uttered by the Prime Minister, including on foreign issues, must be carefully crafted or they risk being misunderstood by domestic and global audiences.

The intense tension between China and the US is unlikely to ease any time soon.

AND just like that, Myanmar executed four activists, an act which the ruling military described as justice for the people. These executions were the first in Myanmar in over thirty years.

When consideration of bilateral ties is more important than political reward.

Joko Widodo is showing leadership to help bring peace between Ukraine and Russia. Whether he will succeed or not, the Indonesian president deserves to be applauded for his efforts.

Malaysia’s challenge now is to increase its self sufficiency in food production or we may end up paying much more to put food on the table.

International Relations 101 for the Ismail Sabri administration.

Malaysia and Singapore have shown the way to be reliable partners but challenges remain on outstanding issues still being negotiated.

President Biden’s meeting with his Asean counterparts next week to celebrate 45 years of diplomatic engagement is being closely watched by regional neighbours, especially China.

There is more than meets the eye to Wisma Putra’s recent decision to recall two diplomats from the United Arab Emirates.

Some folk from across the Causeway are causing a stir with their bad behaviour, but lack of enforcement here is also to blame.

The Prime Minister’s proposal to ask Asean to use Bahasa Malaysia as its second language may take a long time to realise – and some question its feasibility.