The litmus case of the South China Sea
By Lowell Bautista*
The high-stakes power struggle in the South China Sea unfolds as China’s audacious ambitions collide with the Philippines’ bold resistance, bolstered by...
US & Korea sign maritime cooperation accord
On 31 October the Republic of Korea and the US navies have signed a memorandum of cooperation in Washington DC to form a Maritime...
China’s massive new assault ship
By Matthew P. Funaiole*
The Chinese defense industrial base continues to churn out ever larger and more capable warships at a stunning pace. New satellite...
China pushing for Australia’s fisheries
By Elizabeth Buchanan*
A new element of strategic competition is emerging in the Southern Ocean—in Australia’s backyard—in the form of Beijing’s push to control and...
Trump would axe AUKUS: Bolton
Australia’s plans to acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines would be torn-up if Donald Trump is re-elected this week, a former top Republican party...
Protecting UK’s supply chains
By Basil Germond*
The security and prosperity of the United Kingdom (UK) overwhelmingly depends on the global maritime supply chain. This also includes the supply...
China ups radar facilities in South China Sea
As China increasingly engages in what the US calls dangerous behavior against its regional neighbors in the contentious South China Sea, Beijing also aims...
S E Asia should act collectively on SCS
By Euan Graham*
The core of a coalition to oppose China in the South China Sea must be the Southeast Asian claimants themselves. They must...
More challenges in South China Sea
By Joe Keary*
Deployments of ships and aircraft to challenge China’s illegal claims in the South China Sea are increasing. European ships are appearing more...
China’s missile test show disrespect for Pacific
By Adam Ziogas*
China’s launch of a missile with a dummy warhead across the Pacific on 25 September and responses from Beijing and Paris reveal...