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Mahathir foreign policy
![What’s Next for the Malaysia-Singapore Border Disputes? What’s Next for the Malaysia-Singapore Border Disputes?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-malaysia-singapore.jpg)
What’s Next for the Malaysia-Singapore Border Disputes?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides continue to try to manage renewed disputes within their wider bilateral relationship despite the difficulties that remain.
![Why Are Border Disputes Rocking Malaysia-Singapore Ties After Mahathir’s Return? Why Are Border Disputes Rocking Malaysia-Singapore Ties After Mahathir’s Return?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-mahathir-lee-malaysia-singapore.jpg)
Why Are Border Disputes Rocking Malaysia-Singapore Ties After Mahathir’s Return?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Renewed tensions have once again raised concerns about the state of bilateral ties following the former premier’s return to office.
![Brunei-Malaysia Military Ties in Focus With Defense Chief Visit Brunei-Malaysia Military Ties in Focus With Defense Chief Visit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-brunei-malaysia.jpg)
Brunei-Malaysia Military Ties in Focus With Defense Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted the ongoing defense activity between the two countries.
![Mahathir Renews Malaysia’s Love Affair With Japan Mahathir Renews Malaysia’s Love Affair With Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-35142700_2009707012434817_5615075655348649984_n.jpg)
Mahathir Renews Malaysia’s Love Affair With Japan
By Prashant Waikar
Mahathir is moving closer to Japan, but he is not pushing China away.
![What Does Mahathir’s Return Mean for Malaysia’s Foreign Policy? What Does Mahathir’s Return Mean for Malaysia’s Foreign Policy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18232178795522.jpg)
What Does Mahathir’s Return Mean for Malaysia’s Foreign Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While his views may be well-known, how they will translate into the conduct of foreign policy in a ‘New Malaysia’ is less clear.
![Mahathir Visit Spotlights US-Malaysia Relations Under New Government Mahathir Visit Spotlights US-Malaysia Relations Under New Government](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-mahathir-unga.jpg)
Mahathir Visit Spotlights US-Malaysia Relations Under New Government
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip highlights efforts by both sides to manage the opportunities and challenges in the relationship.
![Mahathir Visit Spotlights Malaysia-Brunei Relations Mahathir Visit Spotlights Malaysia-Brunei Relations](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-mahathir-brunei-malaysia.jpg)
Mahathir Visit Spotlights Malaysia-Brunei Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The voyage spotlighted the quick high-level engagement between the two sides as the new Malaysian government’s foreign policy takes shape.
![Indonesia-Malaysia Security Cooperation in Focus with Defense Meeting Indonesia-Malaysia Security Cooperation in Focus with Defense Meeting](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-malaysia-indonesia-mahathir-jokowi.jpg)
Indonesia-Malaysia Security Cooperation in Focus with Defense Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction offered insights into how both sides are managing this aspect of their ties amid wider domestic and regional changes.
![Malaysia-Indonesia Relations in the Spotlight with Bilateral Meeting Malaysia-Indonesia Relations in the Spotlight with Bilateral Meeting](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-malaysia-indonesia-mahathir-jokowi.jpg)
Malaysia-Indonesia Relations in the Spotlight with Bilateral Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries continue to shape their ties following a new government taking office in Malaysia.
![What’s Next for Malaysia-Philippines Relations Under Mahathir? What’s Next for Malaysia-Philippines Relations Under Mahathir?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-malaysia-philippines-mahathir-duterte.jpg)
What’s Next for Malaysia-Philippines Relations Under Mahathir?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the future prospects of ties under the new Malaysian government.
![Mahathir's National Car Dreams Mahathir's National Car Dreams](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-proton-malaysia.jpg)
Mahathir's National Car Dreams
By Li Xirui
A national Malaysian car has long been one of Mahathir’s passions, dovetailing with his support of Malay nationalism.
![What Does Mahathir’s Visit Mean for Indonesia-Malaysia Relations? What Does Mahathir’s Visit Mean for Indonesia-Malaysia Relations?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-malaysia-indonesia-mahathir-jokowi.jpg)
What Does Mahathir’s Visit Mean for Indonesia-Malaysia Relations?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip unsurprisingly saw some significant symbolism, but less in the way of substance.