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Malaysia and Singapore have established a cooperative mechanism that enables co-operation on navigational safety and environmental protection.
Nations involved show strong commitment to peace and stability which otherwise could be compromised by possible disputes.
This Blue Security/Melbourne Asia Review series ‘Beyond the South China Sea: other maritime disputes in Southeast Asia?’ provides context and clarity to unresolved maritime boundary disputes in Southeast Asia.
It would certainly be in the interests of the region for Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines to find common ground.
If China invests in Afghanistan its economy would improve which is crucial to overall regional stability.
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