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What a Stronger U.S.-Philippine Alliance Means for Beijing

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James Bellacqua examines the impact of greater security cooperation between the U.S. and the Philippines on Beijing and the Indo-Pacific region.

, acquisitions, and China. Obtaining tangible U.S. support for the AFP’s capacity-building efforts as well as addressing Manila’s concerns over climate change, maritime security, transnational crime ... What a Stronger U.S.-Philippine Alliance Means for Beijing James Bellacqua examines the impact of greater security cooperation between the U.S. and the Philippines on Beijing and the Indo-Pacific ... security cooperation has improved significantly under the new Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. On April 11, the U.S. Secretaries of State and Defense and their Philippine counterparts held

Ruling Says Freedom of Navigation Outweighs Piracy Assumptions

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The case of the Heroic Idun oil tanker vs. Equatorial Guinea ended in a tribunal decision that protects freedom of navigation under the law of the sea.

to achieve maritime security in challenging regions but would also fragment UNCLOS interpretations and encourage further expansion of claims of jurisdiction over foreign vessels in international waters ... of navigation and regional maritime security As Judge Albert Hoffmann of South Africa read the judgement, he delivered a resounding victory for the Marshall Islands and freedom of navigation. UNCLOS ... /International-Tribunal-for-the-Law-of-the-Sea-metaimage.jpg Cornell Overfield Cornell Overfield is an analyst in CNA's Strategy and Policy Analysis Program specializing in the relationship between maritime law

China, Malaysia and the South China Sea

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On June 1, the Royal Malaysian Air Force announced that 16 People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) aircraft, flying in “tactical formation,” had entered Malaysia's Flight Information Region.

is a Research Scientist in CNA’s Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. Christopher Cairns is a Research Scientist in CNA’s Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division. On June 1, the Royal ... nautical miles of Sarawak before turning back. The Malaysian Air Force described the incident as a “serious matter that threatens national security and aviation safety,” while the country’s foreign ... is hardly China’s first maritime action targeting Malaysia. Over the last decade, China has adopted an increasingly assertive posture toward its rival claimants, including Malaysia. Most notably

cna talks: Latin American Security

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This week listen to CNA analyst Dr. William Rosenau discuss Latin American security with CNA’s Dr. Ralph Espach and guest scholar Dr. Joseph Tulchin. The three experts talk about the United States’ bilateral relationships with Mexico, Venezuela and Cuba; the domestic situation in Venezuela; Cuba and regional security; Central America; post-FARC Colombia; and environmental security.

Press, examines the effects of organized crime in Guatemalan border communities. His research focus is on Central America, Brazil, Colombia, and maritime security. Dr. Joseph S. Tulchin is a scholar ... Latin American Security This week listen to CNA analyst Dr. William Rosenau discuss Latin American security with CNA’s Dr. Ralph Espach and guest scholar Dr. Joseph Tulchin. The three experts talk about the United States’ bilateral relationships with Mexico, Venezuela and Cuba; the domestic situation in Venezuela; Cuba and regional security; Central America; post-FARC Colombia; and environmental

Antarctica is the New Arctic

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Twenty years ago the Arctic was untouched aside from a few hardy explorers and the occasional submarine. Now the High North has become another facet of great power competition.

competition. /images/InDepth/Post40.jpg Antarctica is the New Arctic Security and Strategy in the Southern Ocean 40 Ralph Espach and Nilanthi Samaranayake Nilanthi Samaranayake directs the Strategy and Policy Analysis program. She has led several studies at CNA on Indian Ocean and South Asia security. Ralph Espach is a senior research scientist at CNA's Strategy and Policy Analysis program. He is an expert on inter-American security relations, especially regarding Central America and Brazil, the security implications of climate change, and security cooperation. The world is evolving rapidly

Japan’s New Fleet Information Warfare Command Creates Opportunities for the US Navy

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The Fleet Information Warfare Command launched in March upgrades Japan’s capabilities and improves potential information warfare integration with the US Navy.

Warfare Command Creates Opportunities for the US Navy Darlene Onuorah Darlene Onuorah is an Associate Research Analyst with CNA's Ally and Partner Affairs Program . On March 23, the Japan Maritime ... security and advanced technology data. Using artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and other technologies, China is pursuing cognitive advantages through “intelligentized warfare.”  In response ... intelligence-focused unit under the direct command of the Self-Defense Fleet, the JMSDF’s maritime operations force. The new FIWC, in contrast, is commanded by the Defense Minister and of equal status

NATO’s Navies at 75: Five Operational Imperatives to Watch

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At NATO’s 75th anniversary, its navies are investing in five critical areas: surface ships, air defense, antisubmarine warfare, uncrewed platforms, and logistics.

sophisticated submarine fleet poses the most substantial security threat in the European maritime domain. Ongoing NATO investments in antisubmarine warfare (ASW) capabilities should therefore be followed ... for their stealth. Consequently, alliance nations have been making investments across all these domains. France, Germany, Norway, and Greece are investing in land-based maritime patrol aircraft, such as the Poseidon ... are undertaking the particularly high-cost burden of reinvesting in attack submarines. In the air, on the surface, and undersea, these ASW investments will be particularly consequential in any NATO maritime

A U.S. View on Australia’s Role in the Indian Ocean

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Australia plays a critical role in maintaining strategic stability in the Indian Ocean and remains one of the United States’ closest allies on economic, diplomatic, defence, and intelligence matters.

of the Trump administration, the “Indo-Pacific” phrase entered US policy documents through the December 2017 National Security Strategy, which discussed the importance for US interests of keeping ... of responsibility still excludes the western half of the Indian Ocean. This aligns with the conception of the Indo-Pacific in the National Security Strategy, defines the region as stretching “from ... Ocean, Australia is a member of Combined Maritime Forces, having both participated in and commanded the counterpiracy and counterterrorism task forces. Canberra lent crucial support to Washington

Great Power Competition in the Red Sea? Yes, and…

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The renewed focus on great power competition is causing seismic shifts in large parts of the national security community, reshaping our understanding of strategic priorities and geopolitical relationships.

Great Power Competition in the Red Sea? Yes, and… The renewed focus on great power competition is causing seismic shifts in large parts of the national security community, reshaping our understanding ... is causing seismic shifts in large parts of the national security community, with the potential to reshape our understanding of strategic priorities and geopolitical relationships in regions ... that the shift in U.S. strategic focus to Russia and China should not blind the national security community to the significance of other, major regional actors. The Red Sea links the Suez Canal

cna talks: U.S. Strategy on Al-Qaeda

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Despite experiencing setbacks over the last 16 years, Al Qaeda has proven to be a learning organization that has evolved and expanded. On this episode of CNA Talks, experts Jonathan Schroden, Julia McQuaid, Pamela Faber and Zack Gold discuss the findings released in CNA's independent assessment of U.S. government efforts against Al Qaeda.

, operations assessment, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Middle East. Julia McQuaid   is director of CNA’s Program on Transnational Challenges. She is an expert on international security issues, including terrorism and counterterrorism, armed groups, transnational threats, maritime security, partner capacity building, program evaluation, performance assessments, and water stress as a driver of conflict and instability. Pamela Faber   is an associate research analyst at CNA. Her research is at the intersection of security and development in conflict and post-conflict regions with a regional