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In our Asian Insider newsletter this week, we look at regional security as the US forms a new partnership with Australia and Britain to beef up defence capabilities and North Korea test-fires more missiles. We also examine if the deal between Malaysia’s government and opposition can hold until the next polls.
Regional security
The new security partnership between Australia, Britain and the US announced on Wednesday (Sept 15) is a clear signal that their defence capabilities in Asia and the Indo-Pacific are being bolstered to counter China, writes US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh. US officials however, insist the pact is not aimed at China, and is about securing peace and stability in the region. Australia’s submarine capability will be upgraded to a nuclear-powered fleet under the partnership.
Tensions were heightened in East…
