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Military Challenges to China's South China Sea Claims are Increasing

The South China Sea remains a focal point of international maritime contention, where rising deployments of naval and aerial forces are challenging China's extensive and legally unsupported claims.
December 01, 2024

Crossroads of Commerce: How the Taiwan Strait Propels the Global Economy

China's approach to Taiwan remains a focal point of global geopolitical tension.

Taiwan considers a Plan B

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te faces complex regional and domestic challenges as he navigates rising tensions with China and strives to consolidate democratic governance.
October 24, 2024

Attacks threaten shipping’s destabilisation

A recent report by Elisabeth Braw from the Atlantic Council highlights the escalating threat to global maritime security posed by state-linked aggression, particularly by the Iran-backed Houthi..
September 11, 2024

Situation brief | what's happening in South China Sea ?

The Philippines is escalating its military presence in the South China Sea as tensions with China continue to rise over disputed territories.
September 10, 2024

What attacks on shipping mean for the global maritime order

The landscape of maritime security has shifted dramatically in recent years as traditional protections for merchant vessels are increasingly challenged by non-state actors and geopolitical maneuvers.
September 09, 2024

Is China at War in the South China Sea?

Recent incidents in the South China Sea highlight China's aggressive maritime strategy.
July 23, 2024

Unending Turmoil in the Red Sea Raises Doubts on China’s Strategy

The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea, initiated by Houthi rebel threats against Israel's Western allies post the October 7, 2023 attack, has escalated into a significant threat affecting over 65 nations.
July 16, 2024

China's shadow armada: The unseen power of the maritime militia in the South China Sea

China’s maritime militia, known as the People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM), is a pivotal yet often overlooked component of Beijing’s strategy to assert its territorial claims in the South..
July 10, 2024

Rethinking the South China Sea in Indian Maritime Security Strategy

In late May, the Indian Navy's (IN) Eastern Fleet concluded a significant operational deployment in the South China Sea, featuring port calls in Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and..
July 04, 2024