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OPINION | The sticky case of Indonesia, a seized Iranian oil tanker, and legal jurisdiction
The two giant freighters floated “dark” in the open ocean not far from Indonesia. Their positioning transponders switched off, neither tanker displayed...
Tag: United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
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OPINION | Despite the excitement, India’s South China Sea policy remains unchanged
An India-Philippines joint statement last month has caused a stir. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Foreign Minister, and his Filipino counterpart,...
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OPINION | The Quad needs to talk security for subsea cables
Chances are that you’ve never heard of the International Cable Protection Committee. Founded in 1958, the ICPC is an international institution with...
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OPINION | The cost of crime and corruption on Pacific fisheries
The Pacific Ocean is the most abundant fishing region, however an uptick in illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing around the islands means...
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OPINION | Why a maritime focus is vital for Vietnam’s security
Geography influences the strategic choices of all countries, but Vietnam is an interesting case of a “swing” state in comparative grand-strategy...
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OPINION | Stemming the tide of piracy in Southeast Asia
In April, the International Chamber of Commerce published a new report on piracy and armed robbery against ships. Among 37 incidents recorded worldwide...
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OPINION | Lasing of RAAF patrol aircraft by Chinese warship was “unprofessional and unsafe military conduct”
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been goaded into releasing details of an incident in which a Chinese warship hit a Royal Australian Air Force...
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OPINION | Frigate deployment shows Germany’s intent in the Indo-Pacific
The German Navy frigate Bayern is making its way home after its six-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific. Earlier this week, the Brandenburg-class ship...
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OPINION | The curious case of Blenheim Reef
A remote sandbank in the middle of the Indian Ocean, known as Blenheim Reef, is hitting the international news. The Mauritian government has sponsored...
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