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Malaysia: Military and Paramilitary Forces — The South China Sea, the Five Power Defence Arrangements, and Defense Modernization
This article analyzes Malaysia's defense posture and security challenges in a complex geopolitical environment. It details the structure of the Malaysian Armed Forces, the strategic significance of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA), the maritime disputes in the South China Sea, and the fiscal and procurement challenges of its military modernization and paramilitary coast guard operations.
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Philippines: Military and Paramilitary Forces — The AFP, the South China Sea Dispute, and Counter-Insurgency
An extensive analysis of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, detailing its organizational structure, defense budget economics, the US alliance, internal counter-insurgency programs, and the strategic shift toward territorial defense in the South China Sea.
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The South China Sea — $5 Trillion of Trade and the World's Most Contested Waters
Approximately $5 trillion in trade passes through the South China Sea annually — about a third of global maritime trade. China claims most of it under the 'nine-dash line,' in direct conflict with Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan. Here is the full economic and strategic picture
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