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 DEFENDING
MALAYSIA - Facing
the 21st CenturyMohamad Najib Abdul Razak Content Page The end of the cold war was both abrupt and dramatic. Since then, the world has been in a state of flux. In Asia, old wounds that were once put aside are now finding expression in various forms. From great , power rivalries to territorial disputes, regional countries are now confronting grave challenges. This is being compounded by domestic instability. Nation-states are being threatened in many parts of the world. Malaysia has been able to sustain political and economic stability, achieving growth and prosperity through prudent policies predicated on the creation of an equitable society. This is the country's guiding philosophy. Malaysia has also managed its security environment well, continuing to face the emerging challenges of the 21st century. Based on a collection of speeches, this book covers both domestic and international issues that have ramifications on policy formulation. About the Author
MOHAMAD NAJIB ABDUL RAZAK is the Malaysian Minister of Defence. He has held a number of other ministerial appointments, including Minister of Youth and Sports, Minister of Education and Chief Minister of the state of Pahang. He has been in politics for over 25 years and is currently vice-president of UMNO, the major party in the ruling coalition since independence. He was previously the head of UMNO Youth.
He received
his early education at St John's Institution in Kuala Lumpur and
Malvern College in Worcestershire, England. He holds a BA (Hons)
in Industrial Economics from the University of Nottingham in the
United Kingdom. He has delivered many lectures at international
conferences, such as the 7th World Business Dialogue in Cologne,
the East Asia Summit of the World Economic Forum in Singapore, the
Global Leadership Forum at Harvard University, as well as others
in London, Washington, D.C., Ottawa, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Manila and
Jakarta.
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