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Malaysia South China Sea
June 12, 2021
Konfrontasi in the Skies
By Moez Hayat and Ryan Ashley
China’s recent overflight has raised dormant Malaysian fears about the nation’s sovereignty over its Bornean territories.
June 03, 2021
Chinese Overflight Highlights Malaysia’s Need for a Stronger Military Deterrent
By Adam Leong Kok Wey
The country will only face growing threats to its maritime sovereignty in the years to come.
May 25, 2021
Is Malaysia Really a ‘Maritime’ Nation?
By Adam Leong Kok Wey
Despite its close connection to the maritime domain, Malaysia still thinks and behaves strategically like a continental power.
July 23, 2019
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.
March 14, 2019
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.
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.
March 10, 2018
What’s Next for Vietnam-Malaysia Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at where defense ties are and where they are headed.
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.
February 17, 2018
New Base Bid Spotlights Malaysia Coast Guard’s Old Resource Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The agency’s bid to boost its capabilities continues.
September 28, 2017
Malaysia to Get New China Security Equipment
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Agreement in principle reached in the context of growing bilateral defense ties.
September 20, 2017
US, Malaysia Launch Naval Exercise After Najib-Trump Summit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Maritime training activity kicks off at Lumut Naval Base.
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