Why defence diplomacy matters more today

FOR most Malaysians, the effects of war are felt not through bombs or missiles, but rising prices, disrupted trade, and growing economic uncertainty.

In today’s interconnected world, conflicts thousands of kilometres away can quickly affect the cost of living in Malaysia. Defence diplomacy can therefore no longer be viewed as a secondary aspect of national policy. It has become an important instrument for safeguarding both Malaysia’s security and its economic resilience.