Munira Mustaffa
Founder and Executive Director, Chasseur GroupMunira Mustaffa is the founder and executive director of Chasseur Group. She is also a non-resident fellow at Washington, DC's New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, and a fellow at Verve Research.
Articles by Munira Mustaffa
Politics
Why some Malaysian netizens are pro-Russia and support Putin
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Malaysia's social media has been abuzz with discussions on the conflict, with different groups expressing both condemnation and support for Russia. Academics Benjamin Y.H. Low and Munira Mustaffa examine pro-Russian sentiments and unpack them for possible explanations for why such views prevail amongst Malaysians, including factors such as religious affiliation, impressions of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and an anti-Western mindset.
Benjamin Y.H. Low, Munira Mustaffa
05 May 2022