Dr Syaza Shukri is a Visiting Senior Fellow at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. She is also an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science, International Islamic University Malaysia.
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Syaza Shukri
Articles by Syaza Shukri (13)
Islamic Soft Power: Malaysia Well-Positioned to Consolidate its Global Leadership on Halal Branding and Governance
Syaza Shukri
Malaysia has successfully transformed halal governance from religious compliance into a strategic tool of soft power. Through the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) and the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC), halal became both a moral brand and an economic driver across food, finance, tourism, cosmetics, and logistics.
PAS’ ‘Civilisational Outrage’ at the US Rings Hollow When China Gets a Pass
Syaza Shukri
Malaysia’s Parti Se-Islam Malaysia (PAS) doth protest too much about the prime minister’s engagement of the US, when its own dealings with China raise similar questions.
Bersatu’s Lack of Discipline Has Given PAS More Control
Syaza Shukri|Norshahril Saat
Bersatu's infighting has weakened it. Bersatu’s troubles have given PAS, Bersatu’s coalition partner, the upper hand.
Parti Islam Se-Malaysia’s (PAS) Outreach to Non-Muslims and Its Contradictions
Syaza Shukri
Actions will speak louder than words for the party that wishes to dominate the next government in a multiracial Malaysia.
Anwar Ibrahim’s Balancing Act as a Muslim Leader for All
Syaza Shukri
Anwar Ibrahim’s vision of a post-Islamist Malaysia is a difficult balance to effect.