Pragmatic dialogue and collaboration are key to navigating the complexities of international relations, particularly in Malaysia's engagements with major powers such as the United States and China, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday (Jan 21).

Similarly in Southeast Asia, Anwar said the West had talked big about democracy and reform but did nothing to help. “Nothing was done to assist [the region]. There’s engagemen

The year 2025 will be tough, but if Malaysia uses its position as ASEAN Chair wisely, ASEAN will prove tougher.

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s prime minister, has played down concerns that Donald Trump will usher in a long period of economic turmoil in Asia by imposing high tariffs, arguing that after an initial shock the global trading system will continue as before.

Japan and Indonesia agreed to enhance cooperation on maritime security with an eye on China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea over territorial claims.

Japan and Malaysia agreed at their summit on Friday to strengthen ties to ensure regional security based on the rule of law an

Malaysia is considering hosting the inaugural joint summit between China, Gulf nations and the bloc of the Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN. It was discussed during a meeting between Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Gen. Liu Zhenli, who is chief of staff of the joint staff department at Central Military Commission of China.

In the complex web of geopolitics, few figures embody the tension between ideals and pragmatism quite like Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Bold in his defence of the besieged Palestinians ...

Southeast Asian foreign ministers met this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea

The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding,

The U.S. has the world's largest carrier fleet with 11 in service, while China ranks second with three and Japan has two ships being converted into carriers.

President Prabowo Subianto has initiated a discernible tilt away from regional engagement toward major-power diplomacy.