Indonesia South China Sea

Scarce resources and inter-agency disputes have hamstrung the development of the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency.

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.

Chinese diplomats claimed that the rig was drilling for oil and gas in "Chinese territory."

The recent entry of Chinese vessels into Indonesia's EEZ highlights the need for Jakarta to get serious about protecting its sovereignty.

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.  

The unanimous vote in the Philippine Senate once again put the historic development in the spotlight.

A recent statement has spotlighted Jakarta’s ongoing efforts in this respect.

A recent development has spotlighted Jakarta’s ongoing efforts to upgrade and integrate its existing capabilities to address a range of threats.

Both sides continue to look for ways to enhance opportunities and address challenges in the maritime realm of their bilateral ties.

A closer look at the status of an agreement reached by both sides back in 2015.

The convening of a new high-level maritime security focus group is reflective of ongoing developments in defense ties.