On July 2, 2026, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim addressed the cancellation of a missile deal with Norway, suggesting it reflects a wider trend of hypocrisy among Western nations.
Anwar pointed to ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, as well as the Russia-Ukraine war and Sudan's civil war, as evidence of diminishing respect for international norms.
His remarks underscore a growing concern regarding how international relations are navigated, particularly by Western powers in the context of global conflicts.