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Malaysia foreign policy
What Would a Muhyiddin Premiership Mean for Malaysia’s Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the newly appointed prime minister’s position is far from unchallenged, it is worth looking at what his reign might mean for the country’s domestic politics and foreign policy.
What’s Behind Malaysia’s North Korea Embassy Reopening Announcement?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the context behind the move as well as its potential significance.
Malaysia-Iran Relations: Rising Middle East Tensions Risk Complicating Pakatan Harapan’s Foreign Policy Balancing Act
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The killing of Qassem Soleimani is yet another reminder of the risks of Malaysia playing a more active role in the Middle East.
What Does Malaysia’s New Foreign Policy Framework Mean for Pakatan Harapan’s Approach to the World?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what a significant new document means for the country’s foreign policy in the coming months and years.
Mahathir Visit Highlights Vietnam-Malaysia Security Cooperation Prospects
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip highlighted efforts by both sides to make inroads in the defense aspect of ties despite lingering challenges.
What’s Behind Malaysia’s New South China Sea Missile Launches?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a recent development within the Southeast Asian state’s approach.
Malaysia’s Seemingly Chaotic Foreign Policy Choices Make Strategic Sense
By Adam Leong Kok Wey
Malaysia is sticking with its Cold War-era strategy of selective alignment and strategic ambiguity.
Malaysia’s New Foreign Policy Framework: Between Change and Continuity
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the PH government’s emerging foreign affairs framework a year after it took office and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Malaysia’s Evolving Approach to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new government’s evolving approach to the initiative continues to be much more flexible than some of the headlines may suggest.
What’s in the New Malaysia-Singapore Maritime Dispute Freeze?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move spotlighted efforts by both sides to try to manage renewed disputes within their wider bilateral relationship.
Is New Malaysia’s China-US Balance Changing Under Mahathir?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the new government is recalibrating its ties with Washington and Beijing, it is premature to conclude that major change is underway.
Mahathir-Duterte Summit Puts Malaysia-Philippines Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The summit meeting spotlighted efforts by the two leaders to develop their bilateral relationship.