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Malacca Strait

Why Even in a Crisis India May Not Block Maritime Trade With China

Why Even in a Crisis India May Not Block Maritime Trade With China

By Krzysztof Iwanek
The same sea lanes that China depends on serve India’s friends and partners as well.

COVID-19 Could Spark a New Era of Piracy in Southeast Asia

COVID-19 Could Spark a New Era of Piracy in Southeast Asia

By Drake Long
Amid the impending economic disaster from the pandemic, increased crime in Southeast Asian seas is inevitable.
US, Japan Conduct Cooperative Naval Deployment in Strait of Malacca

US, Japan Conduct Cooperative Naval Deployment in Strait of Malacca

By Ankit Panda
The exercise placed the spotlight on one of the region’s most important strategic chokepoints.

Thailand's Kra Canal: China's Way Around the Malacca Strait

Thailand's Kra Canal: China's Way Around the Malacca Strait

By Rhea Menon
A 200-year-old dream might finally become a reality under China's Belt and Road.

Geography and the Coming US-China War at Sea

Geography and the Coming US-China War at Sea

By Jerry Hendrix and Robert Bateman
Geography and geopolitics will determine the course of any U.S.-China war. China is at a disadvantage on both counts.

The Strategic Importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Strategic Importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

By Sunil Raman
The Indian government needs to recognize the value of India’s southeast border.

Piracy in the Malacca Strait: Can ASEAN Respond?

Piracy in the Malacca Strait: Can ASEAN Respond?

By Laura Southgate
The bloc needs to prove its credibility in tackling transnational threats.
No, China Isn't Building a Game-Changing Canal in Thailand (Yet)

No, China Isn't Building a Game-Changing Canal in Thailand (Yet)

By Shannon Tiezzi
Both Beijing and Bangkok have denied any government agreement on the Kra Canal.

ASEAN Patrols in the South China Sea?

ASEAN Patrols in the South China Sea?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A US official suggests ASEAN states undertake joint patrols in the South China Sea.

Southeast Asia’s Piracy Headache

Southeast Asia’s Piracy Headache

By Miha Hribernik
The region saw a spike in piracy in 2014, and attacks became more deadly.

75% of World Piracy Attacks Were in Asia in 2014

75% of World Piracy Attacks Were in Asia in 2014

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new report says piracy is a rising concern for the region.
The EU Should Rethink Its SAARC Approach

The EU Should Rethink Its SAARC Approach

By Djan Sauerborn
After reaching out to ASEAN, the EU should improve its ties with the SAARC.

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