Malaysia between giants US and China

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As the geopolitical landscape in the Indo-Pacific continues to evolve, Malaysia finds itself navigating a delicate balance between two global superpowers: the US and China.

This intricate manoeuvring was the focus of a dialogue, “Malaysia between giants”, where Daniel K Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies Prof James Minnich discussed these dynamics with Elina Noor of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Positioned in Southeast Asia, Malaysia’s strategic location and economic potential make it a significant player in the region. Malaysia has adopted a ‘pulling sideways’ policy to protect its national interests, engaging both powers without aligning exclusively with either.

This approach reflects a broader trend in Southeast Asia, where nations increasingly seek to assert their agency amid intensifying great power competition.

Produced by: Daniel K Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies

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