The John F. Kennedy administration and the formation of the federation of Malaysia 1961-1963: A review of foreign relations of the United States (FRUS)

This study focuses on the administration of John F. Kennedy in the United States (US) and its relationship to the founding of the Federation of Malaysia from 1961 to 1963. The primary goal of this study is to investigate the domestic and regional concerns that led to the formation of the Federation of Malaysia, which drew attention in U.S. foreign policy. The time span covered begins in 1961, when President John F. Kennedy was elected President of the United States, and ends in 1963, when he died. This study employs archival research methodologies, which include the analysis of primary documents from selected archives, including the National Archives of Malaysia, the National Archives of Singapore, and the National Archives in London. The primary document has been selected, processed, translated, and compiled to produce a more objective and authoritative argument. The primary focus was on the United States’ Foreign Relations document (FRUS), which was later backed by other sources such as theses, books, memoirs, and articles. In the end, this study concluded that the formation of the Federation of Malaysia was actually within the contemplation of US foreign policy on domestic and regional issues during President Kennedy’s administration.