Tag: philippines
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Abu Sayyaf a major terror threat?
The resurgent Abu Sayyaf terrorist group is flying the Isis flag in the Philippines – but not everyone is convinced by their posturing. Does Abu Sayyaf pose a major terror […]
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ASEAN nations sign accord
The 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Joint Declaration laid out the ASEAN countries’ commitment to promoting regional peace and security. ASEAN defence ministers sign joint declaration on combating terrorism […]
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ASEAN marsec concerns
Fears piracy and militancy could spread. After Sayyaf kidnaps Indon sailors, Indon defense chief: No Somalia-like piracy in ASEAN waters JAKARTA — Indonesia’s Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu has urged ASEAN […]
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Celebes Sea Cooperation
What models can Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines follow for their new trilateral maritime cooperation? A Quest for Best Practices: Trilateral Cooperation on Maritime Security in the Celebes Sea By […]
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Abu Sayyaf release 4 hostages
Militant group frees hostages. Abu Sayyafs release 4 Indonesian hostages The four Indonesian sailors who were seized by Abu Sayyaf bandits off Semporna, Sabah, were released Wednesday in the province […]
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Joint patrols green lit
Moves to suppress militant attack. Joint maritime security cooperation in force soon KUALA LUMPUR: The joint security control cooperation in maritime areas between Malaysia, Philippine and Indonesia will be implemented […]
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PLA Navy in exercises
PLA Navy in large scale exercise. Chinese Navy conducting massive combat drills in West Philippine Sea Joel Dizon The Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA Navy) will be conducting a massive […]
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New joint patrols for SE Asia
Hopes that patrols will suppress militant activity and piracy. Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines sign maritime security declaration Marguerite Afra Sapiie Foreign ministers and defense force chiefs from Indonesia, Malaysia and the […]
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Abu Sayyaf and the militant threat
The militant group’s activities reveal holes in the implementation of Jakarta’s signature policy. Indonesia’s ‘Global Maritime Fulcrum’: The Case of Abu Sayyaf By Dedi Dinarto Upon coming to power in […]
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Piracy Patrol Challenges
Nations propose clamp down. The many challenges of fighting pirates through joint patrols By Christian Guntur Lebang, Muhamad Arif Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines are contemplating conducting joint maritime patrols. […]
