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Deepening Strategic Partnerships: The Philippines’ Relations with Japan and Vietnam

<p>The year 2026 has been particularly active for Philippine diplomacy. With Myanmar deferred from assuming the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairmanship, the Philippines currently holds the rotating chairmanship and has hosted – and will continue to host – numerous ASEAN summits and ministerial meetings throughout the year. Beyond these multilateral responsibilities, Manila also [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://amti.csis.org/deepening-strategic-partnerships-the-philippines-relations-with-japan-and-vietnam/">Deepening Strategic Partnerships: The Philippines’ Relations with Japan and Vietnam</a> appeared first on <a href="https://amti.csis.org">Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative</a>.</p>

2026/8/6
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Strategic Imperatives for the Philippines’ Indigenous Space Capabilities

<p>The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is expected to launch the Multispectral Unit for Land Assessment (MULA) satellite in the final quarter of 2026. This will mark a significant milestone in the development of the country&#8217;s space program. The advancement of indigenous space capabilities will enable the Philippines to reduce its dependence on foreign satellite data [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://amti.csis.org/strategic-imperatives-for-the-philippines-indigenous-space-capabilities/">Strategic Imperatives for the Philippines&#8217; Indigenous Space Capabilities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://amti.csis.org">Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative</a>.</p>

2026/5/4
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How Indonesia Can Legally Increase Revenue from the Malacca Strait

<p>Key takeaways Under international law, Indonesia has the obligation to ensure transit passage in the Malacca Strait; imposing a fee on vessels passing through the strait is illegal. However, Indonesia can maximize its strategic location by improving port infrastructure for maritime services, including bunker supply, ship-to-ship transfers, underwater hull cleaning, and crew services, which currently [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://amti.csis.org/how-indonesia-can-legally-increase-revenue-from-the-malacca-strait/">How Indonesia Can Legally Increase Revenue from the Malacca Strait</a> appeared first on <a href="https://amti.csis.org">Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative</a>.</p>

2026/5/1
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Divergence and Tacit Understanding in the China–Philippines Provisional Arrangement at Second Thomas Shoal

<p>Second Thomas Shoal has become one of the most sensitive flashpoints in the South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines. Since 1999, when the Philippines deliberately grounded the warship BRP Sierra Madre on the shoal, the feature has steadily evolved into a key front line in the broader maritime contest between the two [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://amti.csis.org/divergence-and-tacit-understanding-in-the-china-philippines-provisional-arrangement-at-second-thomas-shoal/">Divergence and Tacit Understanding in the China–Philippines Provisional Arrangement at Second Thomas Shoal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://amti.csis.org">Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative</a>.</p>

2026/3/23
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Reassessing the Legal Grounds of Freedom of Navigation in Indonesia’s Archipelagic Waters

<p>This article is written in response to Navigating the Divide: Why the U.S. Navy Must Resume FONOPs in Indonesia by Patrick Panjeti, Military Fellow at the CSIS Defence and Security Department. 1. Introduction: Misrepresenting Indonesia’s Legal Commitments In his essay “Navigating the Divide,” Patrick Panjeti presents a provocative and fictional scenario set in 2027: a [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://amti.csis.org/reassessing-the-legal-grounds-of-freedom-of-navigation-in-indonesias-archipelagic-waters/">Reassessing the Legal Grounds of Freedom of Navigation in Indonesia’s Archipelagic Waters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://amti.csis.org">Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative</a>.</p>

2026/1/22
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Missiles Over Fleets: How A2/AD is Redefining Maritime Power in Southeast Asia

<p>Southeast Asia is quietly entering a new strategic era, one defined not by the size of a navy’s fleet, but by the range of its missiles. Across the region, an emerging pattern is becoming visible. Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia are each moving rapidly to establish anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) postures. For some, the shift is born [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://amti.csis.org/missiles-over-fleets-how-a2-ad-is-redefining-maritime-power-in-southeast-asia/">Missiles Over Fleets: How A2/AD is Redefining Maritime Power in Southeast Asia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://amti.csis.org">Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative</a>.</p>

2026/1/21
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The Consequences of Shelving the South China Sea Disputes

<p>For years, China has promoted the idea of “shelving disputes” in the South China Sea and focusing on areas of cooperation. Southeast Asian claimants—Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam—have been receptive to this approach to varying degrees. While this strategy brings significant economic benefits, it carries substantial long-term risks for their territorial claims and regional [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://amti.csis.org/the-consequences-of-shelving-the-south-china-sea-disputes/">The Consequences of Shelving the South China Sea Disputes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://amti.csis.org">Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative</a>.</p>

2025/11/25
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Scarborough Peace Park: The Road to Peace and Sustainability in the South China Sea

<p>Introduction On September 10, China approved the establishment of a nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc in Tagalog or Huangyan Dao in Chinese, a coral atoll whose sovereignty is under dispute between China and the Philippines. According to Beijing, the reserve covers approximately one acre on the northeastern side of [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://amti.csis.org/scarborough-peace-park-the-road-to-peace-and-sustainability-in-the-south-china-sea/">Scarborough Peace Park: The Road to Peace and Sustainability in the South China Sea</a> appeared first on <a href="https://amti.csis.org">Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative</a>.</p>

2025/11/21
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Rethinking Sea Basing in East Sabah – Understanding Malaysia’s Strategic Shift to Mobile Maritime Platforms

<p>In early May this year, the Malaysian government considered replacing the Tun Sharifah Rodziah static offshore forward operating base with a Mobile Offshore Base (MOB). This shift in thinking is not merely a logistical upgrade but a timely and strategic recalibration of the country’s maritime security architecture. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://amti.csis.org/rethinking-sea-basing-in-east-sabah-understanding-malaysias-strategic-shift-to-mobile-maritime-platforms/">Rethinking Sea Basing in East Sabah – Understanding Malaysia’s Strategic Shift to Mobile Maritime Platforms</a> appeared first on <a href="https://amti.csis.org">Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative</a>.</p>

2025/6/24
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Seabed Critical Infrastructure Protection: Resilience vs. Connectivity

<p>Europe and the Indo-Pacific may be connected by global data flows, but their submarine cable policies reflect vastly different priorities. In Europe, concerns over hostile state interference—particularly from Russia—have put resilience, redundancy, and rapid response at the center of policy frameworks. In contrast, Indo-Pacific governments are preoccupied with regional autonomy and digital sovereignty, responding to [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://amti.csis.org/seabed-critical-infrastructure-protection-resilience-vs-connectivity/">Seabed Critical Infrastructure Protection: Resilience vs. Connectivity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://amti.csis.org">Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative</a>.</p>

2025/5/14
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