James Wong Wing-On

A Malaysian perspective on Middle East upheavals

INTERVIEW The upheavals in the Middle East seem to have send out mixed signals to other parts of the world.

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Sino-US relations: Accord in discord

While there are areas of disagreement, fear of economic disaster for both sides keeps the relationship on an even keel.

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Whither Koreas? A Malaysian perspective

The political tension between the two Koreas seems to persist with no end in sight, with potentially horrendous consequences for stability in NE Asia.

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US 'back' to South-East Asia - one year on

With China on the ascent and the US apparently on the decline, South-East Asia needs to tread a fine line to avoid being trampled upon.

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Freed Suu Kyi as influential as ever in Burma

She is an icon for democracy there, and will continue to call on the Burma junta to bring about political reform.

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What does Suu Kyi really stand for?

NONE She is a beacon of hope for Burma's oppressed, but will the country's political situation ever improve?

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Will general election in Burma change anything?

If anything, the military junta seems to have learned its lessons from past uprisings to enforced even stricter controls on the people.

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Exploring US policy on Burma

INTERVIEW A look into the policy of ‘pragmatic engagement’ with the military junta.

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US changes foreign policy for SE Asia?

US State Secretary Hillary Clinton officially signs Asean's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. UKM's Dr Lee Poh Ping addresses some of the questions arising from this.

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Dr M slams PM's sycophants in new book

Mahathir states in his new book that ‘sycophants’ stand between the PM and the public.

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