Geopolitics Quarterly

Geopolitics Quarterly

Malaysia, Regional Trade Agreements, International Trade Law, Geopolitics, Multilateral Trading System.

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Arif Husaini Mohammad Rohimi 1
Muhammad Faiq Afifi Norulhelmi 1
Nurhannah Mahyudin 2
Ravineesh Apurushothaman 1
Rozlinda Mohamed Fadzil 1
Mohd Izzat Amsyar Mohd Arif 2
Ammar Abbas Kadhim 3
1 Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
2 Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
3 Al-Mustaqbal University, Iraq.
10.22034/igq.2024.475350.1941
Abstract
As a developing Southeast Asian state, Malaysia actively engages in Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs), such as ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA), to pursue economic and geopolitical goals. However, these agreements present challenges due to legal complexities, geopolitical dynamics, and economic consequences. This research explores Malaysia's strategic involvement in RTAs, focusing on their development, legal frameworks, geopolitical implications, and economic impacts. This study utilizes a doctrinal legal research methodology to analyze primary and secondary sources, including legal documents, treaties, and scholarly publications, with the goal of uncovering significant themes, recurring patterns, and deeper insights. The findings indicate that although Malaysia participates in regional trade agreements (RTAs) to bolster economic resilience and foster regional integration, their effective management is challenged by constantly evolving geopolitical dynamics and uncertainties. This study contributes to ongoing discussions on regionalism and multilateralism within the global trade system.
Keywords
Malaysia
Regional Trade Agreements
International Trade Law
Geopolitics
Multilateral Trading System
Subjects
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Geopolitics Quarterly
Volume 20, Special Issue
Autumn 2024
Pages 87-116

  • Receive Date 01 September 2024
  • Revise Date 23 October 2024
  • Accept Date 02 December 2024