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Sulu Sultanate
June 07, 2023
Malaysia Wins Court Battle Over $15 Billion Sulu Heirs Award
By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling by the French Court of Appeal questioned the jurisdiction of Spanish arbitrator Gustavo Stampa, who ordered last year's eye-watering payout.
May 26, 2023
South China Sea Tensions Haunted by European Colonialism
By Saman Rizwan
The legal case brought by Sulu Sultanate heirs against Malaysia highlights the unexpected links between present day tensions and European colonialism in Southeast Asia.
February 17, 2023
Sulu Sultanate Heirs Make Fresh Bid to Seize Petronas Assets
By Sebastian Strangio
Court bailiffs in Luxembourg have again issued seizure orders for two local units of the Malaysian state oil firm, as part of a contentious $15 billion arbitration dispute.
November 30, 2022
Sovereignty, Forum Shopping, and the Case of the Sulu Sultanate’s Heirs
By Karisma Putera Abd Rahman and Fikry A. Rahman
A French court's recent extortionate $15 billion commercial arbitration ruling against the Malaysian government has set a dangerous precedent.
August 15, 2022
Philippine Senator Tackles Long-Standing Sabah Claim
By Mong Palatino
A recent French court ruling has pushed the territorial dispute back onto the country's political agenda.
January 31, 2018
Eastern Sabah: Malaysia’s Frontline Against Militancy
By Michael Hart
A bolstered security architecture in Sabah and its surrounding waters is having an impact.
November 22, 2017
US, Malaysia Hold Military Exercise Tiger Strike 2017
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides carried out another iteration of a key bilateral exercise focused on amphibious operations.
August 29, 2016
Malaysia’s Najib Vows to Defend Sabah Sovereignty in Duterte Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Premier reiterates firm stance on the issue.
June 25, 2014
CARAT 2014: Advancing the US-Malaysia Partnership
By Justin Goldman
A bilateral exercise highlights the growing cooperation between the US and Malaysian militaries.
January 24, 2014
Sultanate Warns Fresh Conflict in Sabah Possible
By Luke Hunt
Last year’s violence may be repeated if Esmail Kiram II sends troops across the border.
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