Mauritius v. Maldives: One Judgement, Two Victors

On 28 April, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) issued its final Judgment on the dispute concerning the delimitation of the maritime boundary between Mauritius and the Maldives in the Indian Ocean, finally ending the dispute that had lasted for over three years. Both Mauritius and the Maldives have reasons to rejoice at this outcome.

11th Ocean Dialogue: “Hybrid Activities: Helping or Hindering Order at Sea”

The 11th Ocean Dialogue, themed “Hybrid Activities: Helping or Hindering Order at Sea”, took place in the northern port city of Hai Phong on July 11.

Trends in Southeast Asian people’s perception of the region in recent years: Results from the ISEAS’s surveys since 2019

The annual State of Southeast Asia Survey carried out by the Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS) from Singapore is a survey about the recent geopolitical situation in Southeast Asia. After being published, the survey’ results are covered by many regional news outlets like the Borneo Bulletin, the Australian, and the Japan Times, etc.

Chinese Survey Vessel Xiang Yang Hong 10’s Encroachment on Vietnam's Waters: Intention and Consequences

Chinese Defense Minister’s Visit to Russia and Concerns from Outsiders

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu officially visited Russia from April 15th to April 17th, 2023. The visit was closely monitored by the West due to their belief that the increasingly closer relationship between China and Russia, both politically and militarily, may result in China’s decision to provide Russia with weapons for the war in Ukraine.

China's 'Joint Sword' Exercise: An Escalation or Not?

China Coast Guard ships’ operations in the South China Sea in 2022

On January 30, 2022, the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) published a report on Chinese coast guard ships’ patrols at five features in the South China Sea, illustrating China's trend of large-scale coast guard deployment in disputed areas.

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How European Public Views French President Macron’s Taiwan Statement