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Malaysia foreign policy
Malaysian PM Anwar to Visit the Philippines This Week
By Sebastian Strangio
The two-day state visit will round out the newly appointed leader's diplomatic tour of Malaysia's immediate neighbors.
Malaysia and the ‘Indo-Pacific’: Why the Hesitancy?
By Khoo Ying Hooi
The country's strategic and policymaking class has been slow to get on board the new strategic concept.
Malaysia’s Domestic Political Turbulence Threatens to Derail its Foreign Policy
By Fikry A. Rahman
Foreign policy begins at home, and the country has experienced nearly unprecedented political instability over the past two years.
Malaysia to Propose ASEAN Contacts With Myanmar’s Shadow Government
By Sebastian Strangio
The Malaysian Foreign Minister has again lamented the junta's lack of cooperation in the implementation of the Southeast Asian bloc's peace plan.
Will a New Government in Malaysia Reset India Ties?
By Yatharth Kachiar
The Muhyiddin government seems keen to thaw the ice, but there are major pitfalls ahead.
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.