Malaysia’s Political Orientation in Diplomatic Neutrality
In practical terms, the word "neutrality" means a policy of avoidinginteractions with nations that are engaged in armed conflict, or of trying tocure war while avoiding their contamination. In Malaysia, politicians andgovernment officials often use expressions such as that Malaysia will co...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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2019
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Intellectual discourse
Year: 2019, Volume: 27, Issue: S I #1, Pages: 783-798 |
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Summary: | In practical terms, the word "neutrality" means a policy of avoidinginteractions with nations that are engaged in armed conflict, or of trying tocure war while avoiding their contamination. In Malaysia, politicians andgovernment officials often use expressions such as that Malaysia will continueits stance of neutrality, or that it wants to remain neutral and friendly toeveryone. This study critically examines Malaysia’s stance on diplomaticneutrality, with particular focus on its past and present. It argues that neutralityis used as a political concept to avoid conflict with major powers. Malaysia willremain effectively neutral so long as there is no major outbreak of any war inthe region. It exercises its rights through endurance and avoidance. |
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ISSN: | 2289-5639 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Intellectual discourse
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