02-Dec-22 08:30

Izzah Ibrahim, Analyst, Foreign Policy & Security Studies Programme, ISIS Malaysia

Since Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was appointed Malaysia's 10th prime minister, a lot of attention has been drawn to the congratulatory gestures from dignitaries throughout the world. While these gestures are an encouraging sign towards the international recognition of Anwar's leadership, how exactly does it impact the dynamics of Malaysia's international relations and enhance bilateral negotiations? For insights, we speak to Izzah Ibrahim, Analyst, Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme, ISIS Malaysia.

Image credit: Shutterstock