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'War is uncivilized': Malaysia's 'Giant of Asia' warns of rising instability

'War is uncivilized': Malaysia's 'Giant of Asia' warns of rising instability

Update: 2025-06-23
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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says global instability is rising. And few people are better placed to read the warning signs, or see a way forward. Not only did the 99-year-old navigate a host of crises during 24 years and two tenures in power, he also put his country on the path to prosperity—most notably through his "Look East" policy that sought to emulate Japan’s work ethic and technological prowess. NHK World’s Kitai Genki recently spoke to Mahathir in Kyoto, where he delivered a powerful cautionary speech.
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'War is uncivilized': Malaysia's 'Giant of Asia' warns of rising instability

'War is uncivilized': Malaysia's 'Giant of Asia' warns of rising instability

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