June 25, 2025 – Malaysia’s Middle Power Status: Assessing Malaysia’s Public Diplomacy in Achieving National Interest

The National Resilience College proudly convened Panel Discussion Series 2 featuring Ambassador Zamshari Shaharan (Under-Secretary, Department of Communication & Public Diplomacy), Brigadier General Ts Haji Roslan Mat Saad (NRC Course Member) and Dato’ Agus Salim bin Yusof (Director, Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations), moderated by Assoc. Prof. Dr Radziah Abdul Rahim, to unpack “Malaysia’s […]
June 11, 2025 – Sudan at the Crossroads: Navigating Conflict, Humanitarian Crisis and Global Implications

The National Resilience College was honoured to welcome His Excellency Hassan Abdel-Salam Omer, Ambassador of Sudan to Malaysia, who delivered a compelling talk titled “Sudan at the Crossroads: Navigating Conflict, Humanitarian Crisis and Global Implications.” The discussion could not be more timely: as Sudan grapples with protracted violence and one of the world’s most acute […]
June 10, 2025 – Turkey’s International Recognition and Defence Industry Relations

The National Resilience College was honoured to welcome His Excellency Ambassador Emir Salim Yüksel, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Malaysia, who delivered an insightful talk titled “Turkey’s International Recognition and Defence Industry Relations.” The session shed light on how Ankara’s burgeoning defence ecosystem underpins its diplomatic outreach and elevates its global standing, offering […]
June 5, 2025 – Developing States in BRICS: Maximising Malaysia’s Economic Gains in a Shifting Global Order

The National Resilience College welcomed Puan Masni Muhammad, Executive Director at the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), for a thought-provoking session titled “Developing States in BRICS: Maximising Malaysia’s Economic Gains in a Shifting Global Order.” Her analysis highlighted how emerging-market collaboration within the enlarged BRICS bloc could unlock fresh capital inflows, technology partnerships and resilient […]
June 4, 2025 – BRICS and the New Global Economic Order: Challenges and Opportunities

The National Resilience College was honoured to host Associate Professor Dr Ida Mohd Yassin of Putra Business School for an engaging session titled “BRICS and the New Global Economic Order: Challenges and Opportunities.” Her insights unpacked how the expanded BRICS bloc is reshaping global trade, finance and governance norms—issues that directly affect Malaysia’s own quest […]
June 3, 2025 – Trump-era US Tariff on Malaysian Export: Economic Challenges and Policy Implications for Malaysia

The National Resilience College welcomed former Minister of Economic Affairs Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed for a compelling session entitled “Trump-era US Tariff on Malaysian Export: Economic Challenges and Policy Implications for Malaysia.” Drawing on his ministerial experience, Dato’ Sri Mustapa unpacked how shifting U.S. trade policies affect key Malaysian sectors, stressed the urgency of market […]
May 30, 2025 – Navigating Maritime Disputes: Comparative Rules-Based Order in the Indo-Pacific

The National Resilience College welcomed delegations from the National Defence College of Nigeria, led by Professor Ahmed Adam Okene, and the National Institute for Defence Studies, Japan, led by Capt OE Yasatumo. The visit featured a compelling presentation by eminent speaker Dato’ Mohamed Suffian Bin Awang of the Maritime Institute of Malaysia, who addressed “Navigating […]
May 29, 2025 – Malaysia’s Chairmanship of ASEAN 2025: Opportunities and Challenges in Enhancing and Consolidating ASEAN

The National Resilience College was honoured to welcome Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohd Faiz Abdullah, Chairman of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia, as an eminent speaker. He delivered a thought-provoking lecture titled “Malaysia’s Chairmanship of ASEAN 2025: Opportunities and Challenges in Enhancing and Consolidating ASEAN.” The session underscored Malaysia’s strategic role in […]
May 28, 2025 – Great Powers Rivalry in the Indo-Pacific: Implications for the Stability of the International Order

The National Resilience College was honoured to host Her Excellency Danielle Heinecke, the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, who delivered a compelling talk titled “Great Powers Rivalry in the Indo-Pacific: Implications for the Stability of the International Order.” The session offered valuable insights into the shifting dynamics of regional power and their impact on global […]
May 27, 2025 – Visit of National Defence College Bangladesh

The National Resilience College was delighted to host delegates from the National Defence College Bangladesh, headed by Major General Md Moshfequr Rahman. The event featured a thought-provoking talk by Professor Ruhanas Harun from the National Defence University of Malaysia, who discussed “The South China Sea Dispute and the Creation of a Peaceful Regional Order in […]