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61 Tahun GRAND STRATEGY MALAYSIA-CHINA

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Call no.
: 327.09595/MOH
Author
: Mohamad Ikhram Mohamad Ridzuan
Contributor
: Nur Asikin Binti Ahmad
Summary
61 Tahun GRAND STRATEGY MALAYSIA–CHINA examines six decades of diplomatic, political, economic, and strategic relations between Malaysia and China. Written by Mohamad Ikhram Mohamad Ridzuan, the book offers an in-depth analysis of Malaysia’s evolving foreign policy posture toward China from the early years of diplomatic recognition in 1974 through the contemporary era shaped by global power shifts, economic interdependence, and regional security dynamics. The author highlights key phases in bilateral relations, including early diplomatic outreach, trade-driven engagement, and strategic partnerships under regional initiatives such as ASEAN mechanisms and China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The book also explores the balancing act Malaysia undertakes between major powers, especially in navigating geopolitical competition in the Indo-Pacific region, maritime issues in the South China Sea, and domestic considerations influencing foreign policy choices. Combining archival research, policy analysis, and strategic theory, the work provides a comprehensive perspective on Malaysia’s long-term approach to sustaining national interests while fostering stable relations with a rising global power. It serves as a valuable reference for scholars, policymakers, and readers interested in Southeast Asian diplomacy and international relations.