Abdullah Bugis

Diplomacy in Motion: Malaysia’s ASEAN 47th Summit Choreographs the Future”

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim posts a solitary “.” with this image on Facebook after the ASEAN Summit. (Photo: Anwar’ FB) By: Abdullah Bugis In the quiet moments following the closure of the the 47th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN )and Related Summits, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim posted a single punctuation […]

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Education as Soft Power: Malaysia’s Aspirations in Cultural Diplomacy

By: Abdullah Bugis Malaysia’s aspiration to become a regional education hub transcends mere economic calculations—it is a profound vision rooted in cultural diplomacy and intellectual bridge-building. The nation’s universities envision themselves not simply as centers of learning, but as vibrant crossroads where Southeast Asia intersects with the wider world, harnessing education as a subtle but

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