Sulu Sea trilateral patrols

The latest interaction spotlighted ongoing efforts by both countries to manage the defense aspect of their relationship.

A closer look at the significance of another notable development in the minilateral security mechanism.

With domestic approval complete, both sides are looking to the next steps in a significant and historic agreement.

A key minilateral arrangement looks to be closer to taking another long-mulled step forward.

Efforts are continuing to build out a new cooperation mechanism despite challenges that remain.

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.

How to avoid illusions and achieve gains in the U.S.-Indonesia relationship.

The expanded version of a maritime exercise offered a glimpse into ongoing cooperation in this realm.

The goodwill and cooperation mission emphasizes the ongoing maritime cooperation between the two countries.

The expansion of the indigenous initiative needs to be properly framed.

A closer look at a much-anticipated step that finally kicked off this week.

A recent interaction was an important reminder of the efforts being made by both sides to address cross-border issues.

A closer look at Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent suggestion.  

Joint patrols come amid a high level of activity in surrounding waters.

The two allies completed a coordinated patrol in what has become a promising area for maritime security cooperation.

The country’s air force chief recently reiterated what some of the service’s top priorities are.

Southeast Asia’s new minilateral security arrangement officially got underway this week.

A look at the status of a much-anticipated initiative between Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

ISIS was a key agenda item in discussions between Malaysia’s defense minister and Australia’s foreign minister.

Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines could inaugurate the much-anticipated initiative as early as next month.

Actually operationalizing such patrols, once agreed, is the challenging part.

A deeper look behind President Jokowi’s suggestion that he may discuss the proposal during his state visit to Australia.

A deeper look at what lies ahead for both sides in the security sphere.

The controversial president makes a surprising suggestion about Beijing patrolling neighboring waters.