South East Asia

  • Barrister Takes on Slavery at Sea

    Children exploited for slavery and piracy. Barrister Takes on Slavery at Sea Children’s rights are being abused in Africa as they are exploited for slavery and through trafficking. Children are also […]

  • Japan set for landmark military change

    Japan’s cabinet is poised to approve a landmark change in security policy, paving the way for its military to fight overseas. Japan set for landmark military change Japan’s cabinet is […]

  • CARAT 2014 unites US, Malaysia

    A bilateral exercise highlights the growing cooperation between the US and Malaysian militaries. CARAT 2014: Advancing the US-Malaysia Partnership By Justin Goldman A bilateral exercise highlights the growing cooperation between the […]

  • EU Maritime Security Strategy approved

    The Council today endorsed an EU maritime security strategy. EU Maritime Security Strategy approved The Council today endorsed an EU maritime security strategy as a framework for effectively and comprehensively […]

  • SE Asia: business as usual

    Well-established local criminal syndicate diversifying its targets. Hijacking for product theft in South East Asia is business as usual Press Release Well-established local criminal syndicate diversifying its targets rather than […]

  • Piracy: US needs to do more

    US agencies need to better assess the effectiveness of anti piracy efforts. US Needs To Do More To Counter High Seas Piracy To help US agencies coordinate efforts, the White […]

  • RIMPAC and Sino-US relations

    This month, Chinese PLA Navy joins RIMPAC. RIMPAC 2014 and the Future of Sino-U.S. Military-to-Military Relations In June 2014, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) will for the first time […]

  • Union calls for piracy laws

    MM&P calls for action over piracy. Captain Phillips’ Union Calls for Piracy Laws The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots stresses the June 24  Indian Court hearing for 35 […]

  • US issues new counter piracy plan

    The United States has long been a leader in maritime security. United States Counter Piracy and Maritime Security Action Plan The United States has long been a leader in maritime […]

  • Tackling S-E Asia piracy

    South-east Asia’s pirates are back in the headlines. Tackling S-E Asia piracy from all angles Eric Frecon South-east Asia’s pirates are back in the headlines. Some of them hijacked the […]