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Anwar uses sport diplomacy to raise Malaysia's global profile
Original: From F1 to the World Cup: How Anwar is using sport as diplomacy to put Malaysia on the world stage
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is being credited with leveraging major sporting events, from Formula 1 to the World Cup, as tools of diplomacy aimed at raising Malaysia's profile internationally. Observers say the strategy ties sport to broader foreign policy goals, positioning Kuala Lumpur as an active player on the world stage through high-profile events and engagements.
Why now: Anwar's government is actively promoting sport as a soft-power and diplomatic tool, drawing fresh attention to Malaysia's international positioning.
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- From F1 to the World Cup: How Anwar is using sport as diplomacy to put Malaysia on the world stage · Malay Mail
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