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The 19th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 12th ADMM-Plus The 2025 ASEAN Summit and ADMM Meetings in Kuala LumpurCik Lailatul Afizdha binti Arip, Regional Affairs17 November 2025 The 47th...
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The Potential Impact of US Tariffs On Malaysia’s Defence Ties The Potential Impact of US Tariffs On Malaysia’s Defence TiesINTRODUCTIONThis report outlines the anticipated consequences of...
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