Towards an open, secure and rules-based maritime order in Asia.

Water is the dominant geographic feature in Asia, covering nearly 60 percent of its area. From the South China Sea to the Malacca Strait, and from the Sea of Japan to the Gulf of Thailand, the maritime realm is central to the economic, political and security affairs of the region. Asia Maritime Index is a project of Tokyo International University’s Maritime Security Lab and funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) / 日本学術振興会.

Research


In-depth, policy-driven research on maritime security issues in Asia.

U.S. Naval Presence Needed in Sea of Japan to Strengthen Deterrence Against Chinese Aggression
Bruce Klingner for The Heritage Foundation

To counter China’s growing military threat and coercive tactics, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has increased Japan’s diplomatic, economic, and…

Curated Analyses


Submitted policy briefs and opinion editorials, and curated analytical pieces from various sources.