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Engaging North Korea: Malaysia's Quest for the Middle Path

Issues and Studies, 2022-06, Vol.58 (2), p.005-005 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Copyright National Chengchi University Jun 2022 ;ISSN: 1013-2511 ;EISSN: 2529-802X ;DOI: 10.1142/S101325112240001X

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Title:
Engaging North Korea: Malaysia's Quest for the Middle Path
Author: KAMARUDDIN, NURLIANA ; MOHD HUDA, MOHD IKBAL ; DEIVASAGAYAM, AARON DENISON ; XIA, MENGHU
Subjects: Assassinations & assassination attempts ; Cold War ; Decision making ; Democracy ; Diplomacy ; Diplomatic & consular services ; diplomatic relationship ; Foreign policy ; Influence ; International relations ; Mahathir Mohamad ; Malaysia–North Korea relations ; MEDLINE ; Neutrality ; poliheuristic theory ; Politics ; Scopus
Is Part Of: Issues and Studies, 2022-06, Vol.58 (2), p.005-005
Description: The assassination of Kim Jong Nam in 2017 brought about a significant change in the diplomatic relationship between Malaysia and North Korea. Although diplomatic relations between the two countries were downgraded due to the incident, current changes would likely encourage the resumption of diplomatic ties. This study applies a poliheuristic decision-making analysis of Malaysia's diplomatic relations with North Korea. It argues that Malaysia's choice to establish diplomatic ties with North Korea was made consistent with the strong sense of neutrality that has shaped Malaysia's foreign policy. Despite the increased security threat North Korea is perceived as globally, it was not until the assassination attempt that there was any regression in diplomatic relations between the two countries. Poliheuristic theory can also be utilized to explain why Malaysia will most likely proceed with reopening the Malaysian Embassy in Pyongyang as this is an alternative that would present Malaysia with continued gain in consideration of both its emphasis on diplomacy and neutrality in its foreign policy.
Publisher: 台灣: 國立政治大學國際關係研究中心
Language: English;Chinese
Identifier: ISSN: 1013-2511
EISSN: 2529-802X
DOI: 10.1142/S101325112240001X
Source: ProQuest Central

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Engaging North Korea: Malaysia's Quest for the Middle Path

Copyright National Chengchi University Jun 2022 ;ISSN: 1013-2511 ;EISSN: 2529-802X ;DOI: 10.1142/S101325112240001X

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