Miscalculation in the Making: Malaysia's Security Dilemma in the Shadow of Great Power Rivalry Malaysia's Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin has sounded a warning about the growing risk of military miscalculations near Sabah.
The escalating US China rivalry is putting Southeast Asia, and particularly Malaysia, at risk. Nordin's comments highlight the precarious nature of great power politics.
When multiple nations with competing interests converge on a small geographical area, the risk of unintended escalation increases exponentially.