July 3, 2024
Indonesia needs to look ahead after securing new submarines
After an extended negotiation process, Indonesia has agreed to purchase two new submarines from French manufacturer Naval Group in 2024 to enhance its submarine fleet. But concerns regarding Indonesia's defence abilities have focused on its lack of submarine rescue capabilities and the need for…
June 28, 2024
Philippines Must ‘Do More’ on South China Sea, Marcos Says
Will Manila request greater U.S. assistance in its ongoing stand-off with China at Second Thomas Shoal?
June 26, 2024
Philippines Says it Wants ‘Dialogue’ With China Following Maritime Clash
The country’s top diplomat says that the country will pursue “confidence building measures,” but is “not blind” to recent incidents in the South China Sea.
June 25, 2024
How to equip the US Coast Guard against China’s grey-zone operations
America’s allies in the Indo-Pacific are getting pretty familiar with China’s grey-zone maritime behaviour, but the United States itself is ill-prepared for dealing with it.
June 24, 2024
Malaysia’s Sea Nomads: Trapped Between Southeast Asia’s High and Low Politics
Sea nomads have faced decades of discrimination in postcolonial Southeast Asia. Malaysia’s recent mass evictions of the Bajau Laut are just the latest example.
June 22, 2024
Vietnam Says It’s Ready to Hold Talks With Philippines on Overlapping Continental Shelf Claims
The diplomatic approach contrasts with China’s increasingly assertive actions to fortify its claims in the South China Sea.
June 21, 2024
High noon at Second Thomas Shoal
China has identified the beleaguered garrison at Second Thomas Shoal as a weak link among the South China Sea features physically occupied by the Philippines and, by extension, the US-Philippines alliance.
June 21, 2024
Malaysian PM Says China a ‘True Friend’ and Not to be Feared as Chinese Premier Ends Visit
As China’s Li Qiang wrapped up his visit, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim dismissed concerns that Beijing sought to “abuse its privilege and extort” Malaysia.
June 18, 2024
The South China Sea Dog That Hasn’t Barked … Yet
Vietnam has been busy. In recent months, it has exponentially expanded the size of several features it controls in the Spratly Islands, including Barque Canada Reef, Namyit Island, Pearson Reef, and Discovery Great Reef. China appears to have allowed these expansion efforts to occur largely…