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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.
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Mahathir Visit Spotlights US-Malaysia Relations Under New Government
September 25, 2018
Mahathir Visit Spotlights US-Malaysia Relations Under New Government
The trip highlights efforts by both sides to manage the opportunities and challenges in the relationship.
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Mahathir Visit Spotlights US-Malaysia Relations Under New Government
US-Malaysia Military Ties in Focus with Defense Ministerial Meeting
September 25, 2018
US-Malaysia Military Ties in Focus with Defense Ministerial Meeting
A look at the significance of a recent engagement between the two sides for broader bilateral ties.
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US-Malaysia Military Ties in Focus with Defense Ministerial Meeting
US-Malaysia Defense Ties in Focus with Air Force Exercise
July 24, 2018
US-Malaysia Defense Ties in Focus with Air Force Exercise
A look at the latest drills within the context of the bilateral defense relationship.
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US-Malaysia Defense Ties in Focus with Air Force Exercise
A First: Malaysia to Deploy Warship for RIMPAC 2018
April 20, 2018
A First: Malaysia to Deploy Warship for RIMPAC 2018
Malaysia will send a warship to fully participate in the world’s largest international maritime exercise for the first time.
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A First: Malaysia to Deploy Warship for RIMPAC 2018
New Base Bid Spotlights Malaysia Coast Guard’s Old Resource Challenge
February 17, 2018
New Base Bid Spotlights Malaysia Coast Guard’s Old Resource Challenge
The agency’s bid to boost its capabilities continues.
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New Base Bid Spotlights Malaysia Coast Guard’s Old Resource Challenge
US, Malaysia Hold Military Exercise Tiger Strike 2017
November 22, 2017
US, Malaysia Hold Military Exercise Tiger Strike 2017
Both sides carried out another iteration of a key bilateral exercise focused on amphibious operations.
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US, Malaysia Hold Military Exercise Tiger Strike 2017
Malaysia Mulls New North Korea Restrictions
November 01, 2017
Malaysia Mulls New North Korea Restrictions
Najib’s bleak assessment of ties suggests that the pattern of limited and calibrated restrictions is likely to continue.
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Malaysia Mulls New North Korea Restrictions
What’s Next for Malaysia-North Korea Relations?
October 14, 2017
What’s Next for Malaysia-North Korea Relations?
Despite more sensationalist readings, the pattern of limited, calibrated restrictions appears to be continuing.
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What’s Next for Malaysia-North Korea Relations?
What’s Behind Malaysia’s New North Korea Travel Ban?
September 29, 2017
What’s Behind Malaysia’s New North Korea Travel Ban?
A fresh restriction needs to be understood within the broader context of deteriorating ties.
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What’s Behind Malaysia’s New North Korea Travel Ban?
US, Malaysia Launch Naval Exercise After Najib-Trump Summit
September 20, 2017
US, Malaysia Launch Naval Exercise After Najib-Trump Summit
Maritime training activity kicks off at Lumut Naval Base.
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US, Malaysia Launch Naval Exercise After Najib-Trump Summit
A China Submarine in Malaysia Amid Najib’s US Visit?
September 12, 2017
A China Submarine in Malaysia Amid Najib’s US Visit?
A closer look at reports that China has had its second known docking of submarines in the Southeast Asian state.
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A China Submarine in Malaysia Amid Najib’s US Visit?
The Real Test for US-Malaysia Relations in the Trump Era
September 06, 2017
The Real Test for US-Malaysia Relations in the Trump Era
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s first White House visit is a chance to address broader challenges in bilateral ties.
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The Real Test for US-Malaysia Relations in the Trump Era
What’s Behind Malaysia’s Latest Mass Terror Raid?
August 09, 2017
What’s Behind Malaysia’s Latest Mass Terror Raid?
'Operation Joker' reflects serious concerns by the government about the extent of the Islamic State threat.
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What’s Behind Malaysia’s Latest Mass Terror Raid?
Tillerson’s First ASEAN Voyage: What’s on the Agenda?
August 02, 2017
Tillerson’s First ASEAN Voyage: What’s on the Agenda?
The visit offers the Trump administration a chance to build out its Asia policy amid uncertainties in the subregion.
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Tillerson’s First ASEAN Voyage: What’s on the Agenda?
Malaysia’s New Terror Centers in Its Islamic State War
March 07, 2017
Malaysia’s New Terror Centers in Its Islamic State War
Understanding what new institutions the Southeast Asian state is setting up.
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Malaysia’s New Terror Centers in Its Islamic State War
Malaysia, Saudi Arabia Step Up Terror Fight
March 03, 2017
Malaysia, Saudi Arabia Step Up Terror Fight
Terrorism continues to be a key area of cooperation between the two countries, despite lingering complications.
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Malaysia, Saudi Arabia Step Up Terror Fight
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Andrew Erickson and Ryan Martinson on China and the Maritime Gray Zone
May 14, 2019
Andrew Erickson and Ryan Martinson on China and the Maritime Gray Zone
How China thinks about and acts in the maritime gray zone, and what that means for the region’s future.  
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