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Malaysia China
Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Challenges Loom After its 2018 Elections
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Irrespective of the outcome, the country faces some critical challenges that need to be addressed.
A First: Malaysia to Deploy Warship for RIMPAC 2018
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Malaysia will send a warship to fully participate in the world’s largest international maritime exercise for the first time.
Should Malaysia Rename its Part of the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Public discussion of the proposal belies the challenges inherent in adopting it as well as Malaysia’s own approach to the question.
When Will Malaysia Get New Submarines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the country continues to eye expanding its fleet, it remains a long way off from achieving that goal.
Malaysia Highlights Security Gaps in Interpol China Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Deputy premier’s remarks are testament to lingering challenges that remain for regional states.
Malaysia to Get New China Security Equipment
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Agreement in principle reached in the context of growing bilateral defense ties.
A China Submarine in Malaysia Amid Najib’s US Visit?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at reports that China has had its second known docking of submarines in the Southeast Asian state.
The Real Test for US-Malaysia Relations in the Trump Era
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s first White House visit is a chance to address broader challenges in bilateral ties.
Are China-Philippines Military Exercises Under Duterte Coming Soon?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite the obvious challenges, one should not dismiss the possibility of advances being made in the future.
China Holds First Naval Exercise With Myanmar
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Inaugural drills are yet another sign of Beijing’s deepening security role in the subregion.
What’s Behind The New China-Malaysia Defense Committee?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The setting up of a high-level body is yet another move to boost their security ties.
The Danger of Najibizing Malaysia’s Foreign Policy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Recent controversies over the country’s foreign policy decisions are the product of a broader problem.