At 99, Ex-Malaysian Leader Warns World is Drifting Toward War

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has issued a stark warning: the world is becoming more unstable and risks a return to "uncivilized" war. The 99-year-old statesman shared his views in a recent interview in Kyoto, Japan. He believes global tensions are rising dangerously. Mahathir is a unique voice in international affairs. He led Malaysia for 24 years over two separate terms. During his time in power, he guided the country through multiple crises and toward economic growth. His famous "Look East" policy encouraged Malaysia to learn from Japan's strong work ethic and technological advances. This strategy is widely seen as key to the nation's development. Now, from his long experience, Mahathir cautions that the current path of global conflict leads backward. He argues that war itself is a primitive failure of diplomacy.