Illicit Activity
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A Nuclear Shift
FORUM Staff During the past decade, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has doubled its combat missile brigades within the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF), unveiling missiles capable of launching…
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Philippines bolstering efforts to combat terrorism financing
Maria T. Reyes The Philippines is stepping up efforts to combat the financing of terrorist organizations in the country and tackle money laundering, particularly when used to finance illicit weapons…
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Report: PRC fishing vessels top abusers of forced labor
FORUM Staff The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is the leading abuser of forced labor on fishing vessels globally, according to a new study. The report, “Dark webs: Uncovering those…
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U.S.-PRC summit brings progress on military communications, counternarcotics
FORUM Staff Resumption of military-to-military communications, bilateral cooperation to tackle the scourge of fentanyl and other illicit drugs, and joint talks on the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) highlighted United…
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France deploys surveillance aircraft to enforce U.N. sanctions, deter illicit North Korean actions
FORUM Staff France demonstrates its commitment to security and stability in the Info-Pacific by annually deploying assets to uphold and enforce United Nations Security Council resolutions to deter North Korean…
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Indo-Pacific nations enhance cooperation to combat trafficking in persons
FORUM Staff Nations across the Indo-Pacific have increased cooperative efforts in recent years to counter human trafficking. In July 2023, for example, Indonesian authorities charged 12 people, including a policeman…
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Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines renew commitment to cooperation
Gusty Da Costa Joint sea and air patrols conducted by Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines under the 2017 Trilateral Cooperative Arrangement (TCA) continue to demonstrate success and remain critical to…
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ASEAN Coast Guard Forum strengthens cooperation to combat maritime threats
Gusty Da Costa Coast guards from Southeast Asian nations are striving to enhance cooperation and communication to counter maritime threats such as illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and human…
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Indonesian agency bolsters national defense, promotes resilience
Gusty Da Costa Indonesia’s National Resilience Institute, known as Lemhannas, is receiving praise for bolstering “national defense vigilance” through its efforts to advise leaders and educate the public on topics…
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Maritime Domain Awareness
FORUM Staff | Photos By United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Securing maritime borders requires more than merely having the technology to detect anomalies; it must also include a…
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