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Malaysia foreign policy
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.
How Would Anwar Ibrahim Change Malaysia’s Foreign Policy as Prime Minister?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the question may be difficult to answer, it is worth asking given how little we know thus far and how much Malaysia has on its plate.
What’s Behind Malaysia’s New Defense White Paper Talk?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the one of the new government’s key priorities in the security realm.
Where Is Malaysia’s Mahathir-Anwar Transition?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Given Malaysia’s history and the implications for its future, the dynamics of the so-called transition bear careful watching.
Defense Minister Introductory Visit Highlights Malaysia-Brunei Military Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction put the focus on some of the ongoing defense activity between the two countries into 2019 and beyond.
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.
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
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip highlights efforts by both sides to manage the opportunities and challenges in the relationship.
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.
What’s in the Malaysia-Saudi Arabia Counterterrorism Center Shutdown?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a recent development and what it means for Malaysia’s foreign and defense policy.