Dr Francis E. Hutchinson is a Senior Fellow and coordinator of the Malaysia Studies Programme at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Francis E. Hutchinson (59)
Malaysia’s Unity Government’s 10-Year Term Limit Terminated: What Next?
Francis E. Hutchinson
The prime minister and his government have little time to lose in pushing harder for reform, if they wish to retain their support base.
Local Polls in Putrajaya: The Perfect Pilot Project?
Francis E. Hutchinson
Local elections in Malaysia warrant a second look.
Building BRICS? Anwar’s Worldview and Malaysia’s Foreign Policy
Isabelle Chua|Francis E. Hutchinson
Malaysia’s decision to join BRICS demonstrates its long-standing adherence to strategic equidistance. It also bears Anwar Ibrahim’s personal imprimatur.
Bersatu’s Muhyiddin Yassin: Why the Rush to Say ‘Good-bye’?
Francis E. Hutchinson
Recent machinations within some factions of Bersatu against its leader are of interest to its lower-profile coalition partner as the next general election approaches. How fast will the tide turn?
Malaysia’s Royal Rendezvous in Russia: Reasons and Rationale
Francis E. Hutchinson|Isabelle Chua
The Malaysian King’s visit to Russia makes sense through the lenses of military procurement, foreign policy, and domestic sentiments.