Shankaran Nambiar

Dr. Shankaran Nambiar is a visiting fellow at the Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU and author of Regaining Control: Malaysian Economic Policy During Covid and Beyond.

Shankaran Nambiar 13 Mar 2025

Trump’s tariffs on India: Modi will have to step back to move ahead

US efforts to pry open India’s markets will leave Modi in a difficult position with domestic business interests.
Shankaran Nambiar 2 Aug 2024

Will Malaysia build ASEAN with BRICS?

As the next chair of the Southeast Asian grouping, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will likely share the concerns of his new BRICS partners.
Shankaran Nambiar 10 May 2023

Malaysia’s Anwar seeks Asian Monetary Fund and “dedollarisation”

By reviving an old idea, Malaysia’s PM hopes to be in the driver’s seat for regional economic leadership.
Shankaran Nambiar 18 Jan 2021

Resisting uncertainty, Malaysia is finding itself

Covid-19 has turbocharged Malaysia’s already fractious politics – and that’s flowing into the country’s economy.
Shankaran Nambiar 7 Jun 2019

Mahathir’s tilt to China smooths the way for Beijing in Southeast Asia

Always known as a fiercely non-aligned leader, Malaysia’s Prime Minister has changed his tune on the Belt and Road.