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Najib Razak foreign policy
May 09, 2018
Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Challenges Loom After its 2018 Elections
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Irrespective of the outcome, the country faces some critical challenges that need to be addressed.
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.
August 15, 2017
Malaysia Deploys First Warship to New Naval Base Near Disputed Island
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Development comes just over a week after Abu Bakar Maritime Base was first unveiled.
August 09, 2017
What’s Behind Malaysia’s Latest Mass Terror Raid?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
'Operation Joker' reflects serious concerns by the government about the extent of the Islamic State threat.
August 08, 2017
Malaysia Reveals New Maritime Base Near Disputed Island With Singapore
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Facility is just the latest sign of the revival of a decades-old dispute in bilateral ties.
February 15, 2017
The Danger of Najibizing Malaysia’s Foreign Policy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Recent controversies over the country’s foreign policy decisions are the product of a broader problem.
November 03, 2016
Malaysia Is Not Pivoting to China With Najib’s Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Suggestions of a dramatic shift are grossly exaggerated and not grounded in reality.
September 12, 2016
Thailand, Malaysia Mull New High-Speed Rail Link
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides focus on advancing prosperity amid lingering border woes.
September 01, 2016
Southern Thailand Peace Talks to Resume (Again) in Malaysia Amid Violence
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another round of negotiations between the Thai government and rebel groups are set to take place.
March 29, 2016
Did China Vessels Encroach Malaysia’s Waters?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Malaysia’s defense minister appears to contradict earlier official reports.
October 02, 2015
The Truth About China’s ‘Interference’ in Malaysia’s Politics
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent incident is yet another worrying sign of how Beijing treats its partners.
September 22, 2015
Malaysia, Indonesia Boost Counterterrorism Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move comes amid rising Islamic State threat in Southeast Asia.
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