Climate
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U.S. military fosters environmental awareness, protection during training
FORUM Staff Military exercises can be big, loud and destructive by nature. After all, when Soldiers train in the most realistic scenarios, they’re better prepared for missions. But what consideration…
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In Thailand’s Deep South, Artists Strive To Alter Its ‘Violent Image’
Story and photos by Benar News The beaches in Pattani province, in the heart of Thailand’s Deep South, are pristine but mostly deserted. Outsiders hardly venture here because the mainly…
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Indonesia prioritizes sustainability, security
Gusty Da Costa Indonesia is confronting security challenges triggered by climate change and the urgent need for sustainability and resilience to protect its population and ensure the effectiveness of its…
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U.S. research ship leads data-collection expedition in Indo-Pacific
FORUM Staff The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ship Rainier embarked in February 2023 on a dual-purpose journey to improve security and scientific research in the Indo-Pacific.…
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PRC’s ‘obsession with coal power’ stoking worries over deadly pollutants
FORUM Staff Even as world leaders gathered for a climate conference in Egypt in November 2022, a record drought in China continued fanning fears over that nation’s carbon dioxide emissions…
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Indonesian Navy to continue crucial underwater mapping in 2023
Gusty Da Costa The Indonesian Navy plans to continue mapping the country’s underwater terrain in 2023, a vital process in ensuring maritime security, setting international boundaries, protecting fisheries and enhancing…
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Security Threat
FORUM Staff The vast Indo-Pacific sits at the forefront of critical climate challenges that contribute to conflict, instability and forced migration. Changes in the seas and oceans, in particular, pose…
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Quad vows unified response to coercion, COVID-19, climate challenges
FORUM Staff Leaders from Australia, India, Japan and the United States pledged to fight against acts of coercion and intimidation in the Indo-Pacific and to team up to stem the…
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