May 19, 2023
South China Sea Tensions Haunted by European Colonialism
The legal case brought by Sulu Sultanate heirs against Malaysia highlights the unexpected links between present day tensions and European colonialism in Southeast Asia.
May 17, 2023
Reeling in illegal fishing is crucial to Australia’s maritime security
Combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing) is key to the integrity of the international legal framework and the rules-based international order. A report by the Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue (AP4D) considers this problem and how Australia can combat…
May 15, 2023
Time for the Quad to bare its teeth on regional security
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will soon host his counterparts from India, Japan and the US for the most significant leaders’ gathering in Australia since the Cold War.
May 15, 2023
Piracy and Armed Robbery in Southeast Asia: The Need for a Fresh Approach
The region needs to address the growing incidence of piracy and armed robbery before it becomes a serious security concern.
May 13, 2023
India, ASEAN Hold First Maritime Exercises
India has long used its navy to build ties with maritime nations in the Indo-Pacific, but this exercise steps up collaboration by tying up with ASEAN as a group.
May 10, 2023
The Philippines’ fight for foreign policy freedom
As recent tensions in Philippines–China relations expand from the maritime security to diplomatic domains, the contours of Philippine foreign relations under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr are becoming more apparent.
May 5, 2023
Joe Biden Must Thwart Chinese Plans To Lead the International Maritime Organization
China is seeking greater influence inside U.N. agencies—and it’s entered the race to head one with authority over global shipping rules: the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
May 5, 2023
Vietnam seeks safer maritime security partnerships
In March 2023, China and ASEAN resumed negotiations on the South China Sea (SCS) Code of Conduct, which aims to reduce the risk of conflict in the disputed maritime zone. But such progress has not calmed the situation. In February 2023, the Chinese Coast Guard harassed a Filipino Coast Guard crew…
May 4, 2023
How should the law treat underwater maritime autonomous vehicles?
Maritime autonomous vehicles (MAVs) have fast become an essential component of the modern maritime security scene and may operate underwater, on the surface, or in the air—though the latter are commonly referred to as drones.