Foreign Policy of Malaysia

Bachelor 2025/2026

Type: Elective course (HSE University and Kyung Hee University Double Degree Programme in Economics and Politics in Asia)

Where: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs

When: 3 year, 3, 4 module

Open to: students of one campus

Language: English

ECTS credits: 6

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Abstract

This program’s general aim is to provide students with a background about the main aspects and directions of foreign policy of Indonesia and Malesia. The program focuses on the evolution of foreign policy of two countries, historical origins of Indonesia-Malesia confrontation, problems and issues of mutual relations. Students will also know about modern foreign policy of two countries and the most significant processes of regional and world politics.

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate knowledge of the key directions of foreign policy of Indonesia / Malesia
Apply theories, concepts and models to analyze and evaluate the development of interstate relationships.
Demonstrate knowledge of the influence of domestic and foreign policy factors to predict possible challenges in the historical perspective
Able to use professional political vocabulary for the explanation of the problems of foreign policy and international relations of Indonesia / Malesia.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Student will be able to apply and to analyze the knowledge about Indonesia-Malesia confrontation for an explanation of the causes of tension between countries in written form
Student will be able to critically investigate real foreign policy issues and problems on global and local material.
Student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of relevant research principles and methods of studying the origins of foreign relations Indonesia/Malesia.
Student will be able to use information literacy skills to identify key issues and problems in modern relationships as well as to predict possible challenges for cooperation

Course Contents

Path to independence
Indonesia-Malesia confrontation
Indonesia-Malesia modern relations and cooperation.
Indonesia/Malesia foreign relationships.

Assessment Elements

ATTENDANCE
The grade will be based on attendance during the lectures/seminars. Attendance in class is basic and mandatory.
Participation
All students should actively participate in discussions. Students should be prepared for classes and be ready to provide information/feedback or answer the questions on the subject. Participation grades are based on the amount and quality of participation. This means that a student needs to add new facts, data and opinions to participate in the discussion. In order to get full marks for the participation students need to actively participate in the class discussions, to demonstrate familiarity with assigned readings and lecture material, including being prepared to answer the questions that the instructor may pose.
Analytical paper
Test
The test will be provided in the end of the 1st module in offline format during the session. The test is not blocking. It will be evaluated based on the students’ ability to accurately understand the approaches of the East Asian countries, taking into account a comprehensive grasp of the course material covered thus far. Answers should be clear, concise, and precise, effectively communicating your understanding of the regional features.

Interim Assessment

2025/2026 4th module
0.25 * ATTENDANCE + 0.25 * Analytical paper + 0.25 * Participation + 0.25 * Test

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Cotterell, A. (2014). A History of Southeast Asia. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish International [Asia] Pte Ltd. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=846075

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Fröhlich, S., & Loewen, H. (2018). The Changing East Asian Security Landscape : Challenges, Actors and Governance. Wiesbaden, Germany: Springer VS. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1636525

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