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June 25, 2015

Malaysia
What Will the TPP Mean for Southeast Asia?

With Tuesday’s vote in the U.S. Senate to give President Obama fast track negotiating authority on trade deals, the president is likely to be able to help complete the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)…

Australia's Trade Minister Andrew Robb (6th R) speaks at a news conference at the end of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) meeting of trade representatives in Sydney, October 27, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Reed (AUSTRALIA - Tags: BUSINESS POLITICS)
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

November 12, 2009

Political Movements
In Lebanon: New Government, Old Politics

CFR’s Mohamad Bazzi says while a new unity government in Lebanon after months of political uncertainty is welcomed by Washington, inclusion of Hezbollah poses potential challenges.

Interview by Mohamad Bazzi and Bernard Gwertzman

December 13, 2007

Lebanon
Bazzi: Can the Latest Violence in Lebanon Accelerate a Political Deal?

Mohamad Bazzi, former Middle East bureau chief for Newsday, hopes the shock caused by the assassination of General Francois Hajj might accelerate a compromise among Lebanon’s factions.

Interview by Mohamad Bazzi and Bernard Gwertzman

August 19, 2010

Thailand
Web 0.2

In an increasingly competitive region, and a world where a prolonged economic slowdown looks more than likely, the countries of Southeast Asia, constantly worried about competing with China and Ind…

Mas Ayu Adnan, a student, checks her assignment at a cybercafe in Kuala Lumpur August 11, 2009.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

March 3, 2023

Malaysia
China’s Influence Tactics in Malaysia—Failure Now, Failure Forever?

China's attempts to influence the 2018 Malaysian election were unsuccessful. But it may be learning from its failures.

Newly elected prime minister of Malaysia stands in front of microphones with a red background.
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound