International relations between Malaysia and Afghanistan

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The relation between Malaysia and Afghanistan is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 5.0 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare.

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Profile summary of Malaysia

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Malaysia Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kuala Lumpur
Population 32 365 999
Land Area (sq km) 329 613
Main religion Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism
Life Expectancy 76 years

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia, located on the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It is bordered by Thailand to the north, Indonesia to the south, and Brunei to the east. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, and the country is a federal constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government. Malaysia has a diverse population with a variety of ethnic groups, including Malays, Chinese, Indians, and indigenous peoples. The official language is Malay, but English is also widely spoken. Malaysia has a mixed economy that is heavily dependent on exports, particularly of electronics, petroleum, and natural gas. Malaysia has a long history of strong relations with other countries in the region and around the world. It is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), and it has close ties with countries such as China, Japan, and the United States. Malaysia also plays a key role in regional security and stability, as it is located near the Strait of Malacca, one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.

Profile summary of Afghanistan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Afghanistan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kabul
Population 38 928 346
Land Area (sq km) 652 864
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 65 years

Afghanistan is a country located in South and Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the far northeast. The country has a complex history and has been a battleground for various powers throughout its history. In recent times, Afghanistan has been embroiled in conflict for several decades, starting with the Soviet invasion in 1979 and continuing with the civil war that followed. The country has also been a major theater of operations in the War on Terror, with the United States and other countries intervening in the country after the September 11th attacks in 2001. Since then, Afghanistan has seen significant political and social upheaval, including the rise and fall of the Taliban, the establishment of a new government, and ongoing violence and conflict with various militant groups. The country has also struggled with issues such as corruption, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure and development. Despite these challenges, Afghanistan has made some progress in recent years, including holding successful elections and making progress on issues such as women's rights and education. However, the country still faces many challenges and will likely continue to be a focus of international attention for the foreseeable future.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Afghanistan's population is 1.2 bigger than the population of Malaysia (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Malaysia: 32 365 999).

The Afghanistan's land area is 1.98 bigger than the land area of Malaysia (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Malaysia: 329 613).

The position in the international influence ranking of Malaysia is 31, while Afghanistan is situated 27 places below in the ranking (position 58).

Malaysia maintains contact with 109 countries, while Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Malaysia, this figure drops to 5.


Conflict Simulator: Malaysia vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Malaysia vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Malaysia with a 60.2% probability.

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