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Maritime Security
South China Sea: US Navy Destroyer Asserts Freedom of Navigation Near Fiery Cross Reef
By Ankit Panda
The USS William P. Lawrence conducted an innocent passage near Fiery Cross Reef.
Indonesia’s ‘Global Maritime Fulcrum’: The Case of Abu Sayyaf
By Dedi Dinarto
The militant group's activities reveal holes in the implementation of Jakarta's signature policy.
Will China Begin Scarborough Shoal Reclamation After Hague Verdict on South China Sea?
By Ankit Panda
Scarborough Shoal was seized by China in 2012. Reclamation there would be unusually provocative.
The Real Accomplishments of the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting
By Yuki Tatsumi
The focus on Kerry in Hiroshima overshadowed a major foreign policy "win" for Japan.
Australian Intelligence: China Poised to Take 'Decisive and Provocative' Action in the South China Sea
By Carl Thayer
U.S. and Australian intelligence agencies voice concern about China's recent moves in the South China Sea.
Will the Panama Papers Matter for Asian Leaders and Governments?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the Panama Papers and U.S. defense policy in the Asia-Pacific.
After Natuna Incident, South China Sea Tensions Likely to Get Worse Before They Get Better
By Carl Thayer
Indonesia is set to follow a passive and dependent policy in the region.
Argentina Coast Guard Sinks Chinese Fishing Boat
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese vessel was found in a restricted area and attempted a collision maneuver, according to authorities.
Report: Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Take Over Spratly Island Feature From Philippines
By Ankit Panda
Chinese coast guard vessels have expelled Filipino fishermen from Jackson Shoal in the South China Sea.
What Can Asia’s Navies Learn From the Era of the Mighty Battleship?
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran speak with Robert Farley about The Battleship Book.
Is India Prepared to Prevent Sea-Borne Terrorist Infiltration?
By Ankit Panda
David Headley's testimony should remind Indian policymakers of the urgency of preventing sea-borne infiltrators.
How Asians Came to See the Seas and Naval Strategy Like the West
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Asians' perceptions of seapower have changed over time, but not as much as you'd think.