Maritime Security

Unlocking the Minilateral Paradigm for ASEAN Maritime Security Cooperation

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Vietnam Criticizes China, Philippines For South China Sea Activities

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) currently faces many formidable challenges, necessitating the organization to exhibit determination, unity, and more effective responsive measures. Amongst these issues, “maritime security” stands out as particularly vital. Although the definition of the term is contested, maritime security can be understood as “the absence of various threats to actors … Read more

The Significance of Indonesia’s Hosting of the Archipelago and Island States Forum

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New Caledonia’s FLNKS Still Seeking Independence

Advertisement On October 10-11, Indonesia hosted a high-level meeting of the Archipelagic and Island States Forum, commonly known as the AIS Summit. After successfully hosting the G-20 and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summits for two consecutive years, this recent meeting in Bali reflected Indonesia’s commitment to taking the lead in addressing issues related … Read more

Challenges to Underwater Sovereignty and Indonesia’s Naval Modernization

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Challenges to Underwater Sovereignty and Indonesia’s Naval Modernization

Advertisement On August 28, China’s Ministry of Natural Resources released a new, government-sanctioned, “standard map,” which drew immediate attention for a particular detail: a 10-dash line in the South China Sea. Previously known as the “nine-dash line,” the Chinese maritime claim encroaches upon the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and … Read more

What is at Stake For the EU in the South China Sea?

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Vietnam Joins ASEAN Neighbors in Denouncing Chinese Map

Advertisement As the second most used sea lane in the world, the South China Sea is a global nerve center of crisscrossing sub-regional, regional, and global supply chains. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, more than one-fifth of global trade passed through the waters of the South China Sea in 2016 … Read more