Southeast Asia
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Philippines vows to protect sovereignty in dismantling Chinese barrier it calls ‘clear violation’ in Scarborough Shoal
FORUM Staff Philippine officials in late September 2023 condemned the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for installing a floating barrier designed to keep Filipino boats out of a prime South…
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U.S., Allies, Partners look to confidence-building measures to protect sea routes, enhance security
FORUM Staff With Indo-Pacific tensions mounting over territorial disputes, increasing maritime incidents and expanding gray-zone activities, militaries are turning to confidence-building measures (CBMs) to maintain peace. CBMs are agreements among…
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Japan’s regional diplomacy forging stability amid rising tensions
Marc Jacob Prosser Japan’s soft power efforts to promote stability are renowned throughout the Indo-Pacific, including Tokyo’s central role in regional defense diplomacy and forums. Rising tensions have underscored the…
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Indonesia’s ASEAN presidency prioritizes unified defense approach
Gusty Da Costa Nine months into its yearlong presidency of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Indonesia is leading the 10-member group to advance a unified and strategically defined…
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Royal Thai Army, U.S. Army Soldiers participate in historic all-female airborne course
Master Sgt. Theanne Tangen/U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific The Royal Thai Army (RTA) invited United States Army Soldiers to participate in its first all-female Basic Airborne Course conducted by the…
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Japan, Philippines deepen defense cooperation amid shared security concerns
FORUM Staff When Japan announced an unprecedented plan in early 2023 to help bolster defense and security in like-minded countries, the Philippines was high on its list. Tokyo’s Official Security…
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Questions, concerns linger as North Korea plans third spy satellite launch
FORUM Staff After two failed attempts, North Korea reportedly will try again to launch a military spy satellite in October 2023, a prospect that raises security concerns in Japan and…
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U.S., Vietnam warn against ‘threat or use of force’ in South China Sea
Agence France-Presse The United States and Vietnam warned in September 2023 against the “threat or use of force” in the disputed South China Sea, days after clashes involving Chinese Communist…
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Singapore-Vietnam defense cooperation flourishing after 50 years
Tom Abke Defense cooperation between Singapore and Vietnam has made remarkable progress in recent years, demonstrating their enduring partnership and solidifying their mutual trust and commitment to regional stability, according…
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Indonesia hosts Super Garuda Shield 2023 to promote regional stability
Gusty Da Costa The multilateral, multi-force military exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023 kicked off August 31 in Indonesia’s East Java province. Seven countries, including Australia, France, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, the…
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