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.
Enhancing the Cooperation between the US and Its Allies in the Mekong Subregion
The Mekong subregion is experiencing heightened geopolitical competition between the US and China, representing a clash between the international…
Encounters and Escalation in the Indo-Pacific Perspectives on China’s Military and Implications for Regional Security
China’s military modernization, coupled with increasingly assertive behavior, has led to more frequent and dangerous encounters between the PLA and…
U.S. Naval Presence Needed in Sea of Japan to Strengthen Deterrence Against Chinese Aggression
To counter China’s growing military threat and coercive tactics, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has increased Japan’s diplomatic, economic, and…
What does it look like for Australia and Southeast Asia to Develop a Joint Agenda for Maritime Security
Maritime security is vital for Australia and Southeast Asia, making it a shared priority issue for the region. With Australia’s future economic and…
Curated Analyses
Submitted policy briefs and opinion editorials, and curated analytical pieces from various sources.
July 19, 2024
Multilateralism Key for De-risking Indo-Pacific Subsea Cables
Amid increasing concerns over espionage and geopolitical control, many countries are strategically…
July 19, 2024
The Challenge of Regulating Japan’s Deep-sea Mining Experiment
As Japan gears up to mine its extended continental shelf, serious questions remain about whether…
July 18, 2024
Something Borrowed, Something Blue: Integrating Maritime Statecraft And Strategy
In the past several months, the U.S. Navy has continued to protect global shipping in combat in the…
July 18, 2024
Vietnam files UN claim to extended continental shelf in South China Sea
Vietnam has filed a claim with the United Nations for an extended continental shelf (ECS) in the…
July 17, 2024
Philippine-China Standoff Over Second Thomas Shoal: There Are Three Others
The Second Thomas Shoal is the centre of attention in the standoff between China and the…