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Indonesia South China Sea

January 03, 2023
Indonesia Approves First Phase of Key Offshore Gas Development
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite lying within the country's EEZ, the Tuna offshore oil and gas block lies within China's "nine-dash line" South China Sea claim.

January 21, 2022
Can Bakamla Be at the Forefront of Indonesia’s Natuna Sea Strategy?
By Dedi Dinarto
Scarce resources and inter-agency disputes have hamstrung the development of the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency.

December 29, 2021
Indonesia Seeking Southeast Asian Coordination on South China Sea Disputes
By Sebastian Strangio
The head of Indonesia's maritime security agency said that his counterparts from five other Southeast Asian nations have been invited to a meeting on the disputes in February.

December 02, 2021
China Demanded Halt to Indonesian Drilling Near Natuna Islands: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
Chinese diplomats claimed that the rig was drilling for oil and gas in "Chinese territory."

September 23, 2021
Protecting Indonesia’s Sovereignty in the North Natuna Sea
By Beni Sukadis
The recent entry of Chinese vessels into Indonesia's EEZ highlights the need for Jakarta to get serious about protecting its sovereignty.

January 08, 2020
Deterrence and South China Sea Strategy: What Do the Latest China-Indonesia Natuna Tensions Tell Us?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the broader implications of a recent episode for deterrence and the strategies of countries confronting China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.

June 06, 2019
Indonesia-Philippines Maritime Boundary Agreement Wins Senate Approval
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The unanimous vote in the Philippine Senate once again put the historic development in the spotlight.

February 23, 2019
What’s in Indonesia’s New Natuna Fishing Zone in the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent statement has spotlighted Jakarta’s ongoing efforts in this respect.

January 04, 2019
What’s in the New Indonesia South China Sea Base Hype?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent development has spotlighted Jakarta’s ongoing efforts to upgrade and integrate its existing capabilities to address a range of threats.

April 18, 2018
Indonesia-Vietnam Strategic Partnership: The Maritime Domain
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides continue to look for ways to enhance opportunities and address challenges in the maritime realm of their bilateral ties.

April 04, 2018
Where Is the New Indonesia-Thailand Defense Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the status of an agreement reached by both sides back in 2015.

March 23, 2018
What’s in the New Japan-Indonesia Maritime Security Dialogue?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The convening of a new high-level maritime security focus group is reflective of ongoing developments in defense ties.
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