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

... countries outside the Arab world, Malaysia has traditionally been one of the main proponents of a hardline policy toward the Jewish state, going as far as calling for sanctions, expulsion from the UN and even military intervention. These appeals help Anwar Ibrahim score political points, solidifying his image as a champion of the Islamic world. Having won over the audience, Anwar went on to promote the business agenda, highlighting economic topics that are important to Malaysia and promising for bilateral ties with Russia. In particular, he emphasized the great potential for ...