by Sophie Lemière | Aug 1, 2025 | Blog, Featured, Opinion Pieces
There is a profound, almost paradoxical, power in former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad issuing warnings about the trajectory of Western democracy. PARIS: This month, as Dr Mahathir Mohamad marks his 100th year, the world contemplates not just longevity,... 
by Sophie Lemière | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Mahathir reshaped Malaysia’s politics and modernized its economy. He is also the source of many of the contradictions that continue to define the country today. Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, who turned 100 on July 10, stands as a political titan who casts a long shadow over... 
by Sophie Lemière | Jul 9, 2025 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Malaysia’s most famous political daughter must prove her worth or be left behind PARIS: Anyone who follows Malaysian politics knows the name Nurul Izzah Anwar. The eldest daughter of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the 44-year-old newly elected deputy president of Parti... 
by Sophie Lemière | May 16, 2025 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
The persistence of political dynasties hinges on three interconnected factors: Name recognition, resource control and patronage networks RABAT, Morocco: In the Philippines’ midterm elections this week, the Marcoses and Dutertes were once again front and centre in... 
by Sophie Lemière | May 2, 2025 | Blog, Opinion Pieces
Malaysia’s constitution guarantees citizenship to children discovered abandoned with no known parents. Yet, in practice, civil servants often refuse to apply this provision, resulting in thousands of stateless children. The arrest of 10 individuals involved in a birth...