Three Thrones, Semiconductors and Beef: What Made Anwar Ibrahim’s Visit to Russia Memorable?

... of secondary sanctions and pressure from the West. Participation in two of Russia’s flagship economic forums for two years in a row seems to be the best evidence. Andrey Gubin: Can Southeast Asia Avoid Hierarchy? Second, an obvious catalyst for Anwar Ibrahim’s trip to Russia was the imposition of a 24% tariff on Malaysian goods by the United States—a move that alarmed the country’s elite and business community, which relies heavily on the U.S. market, especially in the export of high-tech products. In 2024, more ...