The abduction of Libya’s prime minister : militias run rampant by Ahmed Salah Hashim

“…On 10 October, 2013, Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan was briefly abducted by one of Libya’s numerous militia groups but was released unharmed hours later. …”
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Performing "Prime Minister" in the wake of Malaysia's state elections by Hamdan, Shahril

“…But the dismal support among the Malay public – in all the six states – is also disconcerting for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Evidently, his approach has not worked thus far, but there is time to rectify.…”
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Economic imperatives of Modi 3.0 by Subbarao, Duvvuri

“…The prime minister will now have to depend on his coalition partners to run the government. …”
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Trump and Modi: Seeking a Global Partnership? by Ladwig III, Walter C, Anit Mukherjee

“…President Trump and Prime Minister Modi must be ambitious and spell out a vision befitting a global partnership.…”
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Najib's reduced sentence a reflection of UMNO's continuing influence? by Deivasagayam, Aaron Denison

“…Former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s reduced prison sentence from twelve years to six sparked outrage among many people, particularly among urbanites, raising concerns about Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s commitment to reformasi. …”
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ASEAN & Myanmar: litmus test or existential challenge? by Tan, See Seng

“…Notwithstanding the progress it reportedly made, the unilateral visit by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to Myanmar, in his role as ASEAN Chair, has raised more questions than answers.…”
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Anwar Ibrahim's cabinet reshuffle: staying the course by Tan, Ariel

“…Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent cabinet reshuffle was intended to address public pressures for better governance and to cultivate political allies, while maintaining his hold on power.…”
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Race and religion in Malaysia by Tan, Ariel

“…The controversy over socks with the word “Allah” on them has aroused discontent and highlighted the divisions within the ruling coalition government in Malaysia. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to manage this latest squabbling although his initial handling of the issue seems to give the political advantage to his detractors.…”
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The Biden-Moon summit : double illusions? by Garfinkle, Adam

“…The 21 May Biden-Moon Summit, which took place just five weeks after the Washington visit by Japanese prime minister Suga, illustrated what happens when competing strategic illusions pair off against one another.…”
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Two summits : enter the US' sinocentric era by Garfinkle, Adam

“…The Sinocentric era in US foreign policy has truly begun, with the first face-to-face White House visits of the Biden administration from the leaders of two Asian security treaty allies: the prime minister of Japan and the president of South Korea.…”
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Imran Khan in Moscow: Pakistan-Russia realigning? by Schleich, Anne-Marie

“…Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent visit to Moscow during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine could be an indicator of a policy shift towards a more independent Pakistani foreign policy after the US Afghanistan exit.…”
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Anwar seeks new old friend in Indonesia by Rayar, Nawaljeet Singh

“…Anwar’s first foreign visit as Prime Minister was to Indonesia. As he begins his engagements with foreign leaders, Anwar is looking to harness the close historical ties he has with Indonesian leaders and opinion makers to calm and advance bilateral relations.…”
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East or West: how Anwar Ibrahim decides? by Rayar, Nawaljeet Singh

“…Practical experiences and personal ties suggest a favourable predisposition towards the US in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s approach on Malaysia’s foreign policy. …”
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Separation 1965 : the Tunku's "agonised decision" by Mushahid, Ali

“…Records show it was Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman who made the tough decision that the two go their separate ways.…”
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Singapore and Lee Kuan Yew’s worldview by Ang, Cheng Guan

“…The thinking of Singapore’s first prime minister has profoundly shaped the country’s foreign policy. …”
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Xi-Modi Summit : Testing Their Political Will? by Suryanarayana, Pisupati Sadasiva

“…Chinese President Xi Jinping’s latest candid dialogue with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a historical site in India shows that the two wary Asian neighbours are testing their respective political will in the current uncertain global situation.…”
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Pakatan’s Tanjung Piai Trashing : Beginning of the End? by Kassim, Yang Razali

“…Pakatan Harapan’s stunning defeat at the recent by-election in Tanjung Piai, Johor has sent shockwaves throughout the ruling coalition, with some even calling on Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to take responsibility and step aside.…”
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No-confidence vote delay : Muhyiddin on shaky ground? by Waikar, Prashant

“…The Muhyiddin government has delayed a widely anticipated vote of no confidence on his prime ministership when parliament reconvenes on 18 May. Is the new prime minister, whose legitimacy is being contested, feeling insecure? …”
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Najib’s conviction : what does it mean for Muhyiddin? by Waikar, Prashant

“…Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been sentenced to 12 years in jail for crimes relating to the 1MDB-linked SRC International. …”
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Japan sails into new territory by Bradford, John

“…Notwithstanding its “Peace Constitution,” Japan can now take defence initiatives in the region like other non-ASEAN states. Still, Prime Minister Suga can be expected to sustain Japan’s restrained and balanced approach.…”
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