Maritime Issues and Oceans
The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative spotlights the maritime security environment in the Indo-Pacific.
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Red Sea Cable Damage Reveals Soft Underbelly of Global Economy
Recent damage to three undersea cables in the Red Sea highlights that there are no easy solutions for protecting critical undersea infrastructure. Governments and companies can take steps to improve resilience and enhance maritime awareness.
Commentary by Sean Monaghan, Michael Darrah, Eskil Jakobsen, and Otto Svendsen — March 7, 2024
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Skirting the Shores: China’s New High-Tech Research Ship Probes the Waters around Taiwan
Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Aidan Powers-Riggs, and Brian Hart — February 26, 2024
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Sustaining the U.S.-Philippines-Japan Triad
Brief by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — February 12, 2024
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The Global Economic Consequences of the Attacks on Red Sea Shipping Lanes
Critical Questions by Thibault Denamiel, Matthew Schleich, William Alan Reinsch, and Will Todman — January 22, 2024
Past Events
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Series
POSTPONED: DoD’s Warfighting Concept with the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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POSTPONED: Navigating the Seas with Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Chief of Naval Operations of the U.S. Navy
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Canada’s Role in Global Maritime Security
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UK’s First Sea Lord on the Royal Navy
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The U.S. Coast Guard in an Era of Great Power Competition with ADM Linda L. Fagan
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China's Strategy of Political Warfare: Views from Congress
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Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability Forum- Taking Stock and Next Steps
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Conference
Thirteenth Annual South China Sea Conference
Experts
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Red Sea Cable Damage Reveals Soft Underbelly of Global Economy
Commentary by Sean Monaghan, Michael Darrah, Eskil Jakobsen, and Otto Svendsen — March 7, 2024
POSTPONED: DoD’s Warfighting Concept with the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Event — February 29, 2024
POSTPONED: Navigating the Seas with Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Chief of Naval Operations of the U.S. Navy
Event — February 29, 2024
Skirting the Shores: China’s New High-Tech Research Ship Probes the Waters around Taiwan
Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Aidan Powers-Riggs, and Brian Hart — February 26, 2024
Sustaining the U.S.-Philippines-Japan Triad
Brief by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — February 12, 2024
The Global Economic Consequences of the Attacks on Red Sea Shipping Lanes
Critical Questions by Thibault Denamiel, Matthew Schleich, William Alan Reinsch, and Will Todman — January 22, 2024
Surveying the Seas: China’s Dual-Use Research Operations in the Indian Ocean
Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, and Aidan Powers-Riggs — January 10, 2024
Deep Blue Scars: Environmental Threats to the South China Sea
Digital Report by Monica Sato, Harrison Prétat, and Gregory B. Poling — December 18, 2023
Canada’s Role in Global Maritime Security
Event — November 3, 2023
Canada's Role in Global Maritime Security
Transcript — November 3, 2023