The polarization of Malaysian voters raises political risks.
A recent deal with a Japanese-French consortium will yield important short-term benefits for all involved.
Through an ASEAN grouping, Tokyo means to reassert itself.
Regardless of whether the opposition wins tight elections May 5, Malaysia's reputation for stability may suffer.
This is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.
Mutual economic and energy interests have led Japan and Russia to put aside a long-standing dispute.
Public discussion of two officials who died under Party discipline may be a sign of a bolder anti-corruption drive.
A new measure means to help professionalize the army by repairing morale and curbing corruption.
Most interesting is the suggestion that united Korea would benefit from the North's nuclear weapons.