Tag
Malaysia military

February 22, 2019
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.

January 28, 2019
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.

January 09, 2019
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.

November 21, 2018
Indonesia-Malaysia Security Ties in Focus with Border Committee Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of the meeting spotlighted ongoing defense ties between the two countries.

October 05, 2018
First Military Chief Visit Spotlights Malaysia-Singapore Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted ongoing activity within the bilateral relationship.

September 14, 2018
What’s in the New Japan-Malaysia Defense Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both countries inked a security agreement in a boost for the defense side of their ties.

August 10, 2018
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.

June 08, 2018
New Scrutiny for Malaysia’s Old Submarine Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the new government’s suggestion to probe old allegations around the country’s submarine procurement.

April 20, 2018
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.

April 19, 2018
Malaysia Spotlights Expanded Sulu Sea Trilateral Patrols
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state has called for a widening of collaboration this front in recognition of the challenges it faces and the opportunities before it.

March 09, 2018
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.

February 26, 2018
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.