Malaysia’s foreign policy and all prime ministers from the late Tunku Abdul Rahman until the incumbent Dato’ Sri Anwar Ibrahim have been committed to achieving lasting peace for Palestine. The policy remains vested on pragmatism and national interest. The former is a foreign policy approach of dealing with problems in a practical rather than an ideal way; it demands good understanding of the international order and the system. Malaysia realises its structural limitations in pursuing its goals, with aspirations towards Palestine that are achievable with the close cooperation of the international community and the support of international institutions. The ministry...