The following piece was originally published on 31 May 2016 by The Straits Times. It is republished here with the authors’ permission. It may be read in its original form here. By James Kraska and Raul Pedrozo On May 19, The Straits Times published an article written by Xu Bu, China’s Ambassador to Asean, that … Continue reading Will China Decide to Reduce Tension in the South China Sea?
This is a roundup of maritime security and national security events that our readers and members might find interesting. As CIMSEC has a global presence, our events list reflects events from around the world. Inclusion does not equal endorsement – those bolded are most apparently related to maritime security. See one we missed? Email our … Continue reading 9-14 May 2016 Maritime Security Events
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
India’s Role in the Asia-Pacific Topic Week By MAJ Chad M. Pillai “As the United States and China become great power rivals, the direction in which India tilts could determine the course of geopolitics in Eurasia in the twenty-first century. India, in other words, looms as the ultimate pivot state.” Robert D. Kaplan (The Revenge … Continue reading India as the Pivotal Power of the 21st Century Security Order
