A defining ASEAN chairmanship: Malaysia’s strategic vision under Anwar Ibrahim
By Yusmadi Yusoff As Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, expectations are naturally high. Detractors argue that Malaysia lacks a coherent roadmap, that the chairmanship risks becoming overly associated with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and that ASEAN remains ineffective in addressing regional crises. However, such criticisms overlook the depth of Malaysia’s strategic vision, the…