asean maritime strategy
Foreign Policy Shock? Malaysia Outsmarted Great‑Power Rivalry
Malaysia outsmarted the great-power rivalry by doubling its maritime patrol budget in 2023, integrating cutting-edge drones and forging a balanced procurement dance between Washington and Beijing. ASEAN Maritime Strategy: Tactical Empowerment In 2023, Malaysia’s South China Sea patrol budget rose from RM4.3bn to RM8.6bn, a literal doubling