How is Malaysia positioning itself amid US-China rivalry, Indo-Pacific tensions and technological disruption? This insightful collection of essays explores Malaysia's strategic response to a rapidly changing world order — where great power competition, shifting regional dynamics and emerging technologies redefine the global landscape. From navigating the future of ASEAN and advancing economic diplomacy, to confronting sustainability challenges and AI governance, this volume reveals how the nation can lead, adapt and thrive. It offers a timely contribution to ongoing scholarship and policy discourse on Malaysia's evolving role in a complex and multipolar world.
Readership: Policymakers & Government Officials, those involved in shaping Malaysia's strategic direction; Academics & Researchers, scholars studying international relations, economics, and Southeast Asian affairs; Business Leaders & Investors interested in Malaysia's economic policies and global positioning; Diplomats & Foreign Affairs Experts, professionals engaged in regional and global diplomacy; Students & Think Tanks exploring Malaysia's role in global affairs and leadership strategies; General reader.