Members’ Roundup: April 2016

By Sam Cohen Welcome to the April 2016 members’ roundup. Over the past month CIMSEC members have examined several international maritime security issues, including the strategic implications of China’s land creation in the South China Sea, Russia and China’s testing and deployment of offensive hypersonic weapons, the U.S. Navy’s development of the Next Generation Air … Continue reading Members’ Roundup: April 2016

April

Announcements and Updates Naval HA/DR Topic Week Wrap Up by Dmitry Filipoff Call for Articles: India’s Role in the Asia-Pacific Topic Week by Dmitry Filipoff CIMSEC March Recap by Dmitry Filipoff India’s Role in the Asia-Pacific Topic Week Kicks Off on CIMSEC by Dmitry Filipoff Reflecting on the CIMSEC Forum for Authors and Readers by … Continue reading April

Asymmetric Maritime Diplomacy: Involving Coastguards, Maritime Militias in China Dealings

By Alex Calvo Any objective assessment of developments in the South China Sea over the last few years cannot but conclude that Beijing is successfully expanding and achieving its goals, the ultimate being complete mastery over this body of water. Please note that we can no longer talk about “dispute” since this word fails to capture … Continue reading Asymmetric Maritime Diplomacy: Involving Coastguards, Maritime Militias in China Dealings