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Sulu Sea

Bajau: The Vanishing Seafarers of Southeast Asia
By Claudio Sieber
Today, only 100-200 seafarers remain on traditional "Lansa" houseboats near Borneo’s shorelines.

Under Pressure on Shore, Abu Sayyaf May Increase Reliance on the Sea
By Jay Benson
A November incident holds important lessons about the militant group’s changing operations, as well as how to counter them.

What Did the New Sulu Sea Trilateral Land Exercise Accomplish?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of another notable development in the minilateral security mechanism.

What’s Behind the First Sulu Sea Trilateral Land Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A key minilateral arrangement looks to be closer to taking another long-mulled step forward.

The Forgotten Key to Maritime Security in the Sulu-Celebes Seas
By Jay Benson
Economic development in coastal communities will help stem the flow of illegal behavior.

Mahathir-Duterte Summit Puts Malaysia-Philippines Ties Into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The summit meeting spotlighted efforts by the two leaders to develop their bilateral relationship.

Where Is the New ASEAN ‘Our Eyes’ Intelligence Initiative Headed?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While the initiative continues to make headway, challenges remain with respect to its operationalization.

ASEAN Terrorism Challenge in the Spotlight with Singapore Symposium
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The convening of a recent meeting put the focus on one of the foremost security issues for regional policymakers.

What’s Next for the Sulu Sea Trilateral Patrols?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Efforts are continuing to build out a new cooperation mechanism despite challenges that remain.

What’s Next for Malaysia-Philippines Relations Under Mahathir?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the future prospects of ties under the new Malaysian government.

ASEAN Terrorism Threat in Focus at 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While a range of issues were up for discussion, terrorism continues to be the foremost preoccupation for several Southeast Asian states.

Malaysia Spotlights Expanded Sulu Sea Trilateral Patrols
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state has called for a widening of collaboration this front in recognition of the challenges it faces and the opportunities before it.

A New Philippines Naval Station in Sulu?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a noteworthy development.

What’s in the New Australia-Indonesia Military Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two sides inked a new version of their defense cooperation agreement last week.

What’s Next for the New ASEAN-Australia Defense Meeting?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the new subregional defense forum that kicked off last week in Perth.

Eastern Sabah: Malaysia’s Frontline Against Militancy
By Michael Hart
A bolstered security architecture in Sabah and its surrounding waters is having an impact.

What's Next for the New ASEAN ‘Our Eyes’ Intelligence Initiative?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a subregional counterterrorism mechanism launched this week in Indonesia.

In 2017, US Freedom of Navigation Operations Targeted 10 Asian Countries — Not Just China
By Ankit Panda
U.S. freedom of navigation operations aren't just about China and the South China Sea.

Japan Gives Philippines Another Security Boost With Law Enforcement Aid
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo’s recent handover of patrol vehicles is just one part of wider collaboration on security.

ASEAN-Japan Coast Guard Cooperation in the Spotlight With Philippines Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The expanded version of a maritime exercise offered a glimpse into ongoing cooperation in this realm.

Is Abu Sayyaf Really Defeated?
By Michael Hart
After the siege of Marawi and Isnilon Hapilon’s death, what is left of Abu Sayyaf?

ASEAN Defense Meeting Puts Terrorism in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The battle against the Islamic State dominates the headlines in a wide-ranging agenda.

What’s With the New Sulu Sea Trilateral Air Patrols?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a much-anticipated step that finally kicked off this week.

Warship Spotlights Malaysia-Philippines Naval Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides are getting ready to hold the next iteration of a maritime training activity.
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