Tag: Undersea Security
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The Philippines Should Shore Up ASEAN’s Undersea Security
Introduction: A Call to Strengthen ASEAN’s Undersea Security The Philippines, as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2025, has a pivotal opportunity to sharpen the bloc’s maritime security posture. With growing undersea activity, intricate disputes in the South China Sea, and evolving challenges posed by major powers, ensuring safe and stable…
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Philippines should shore up ASEAN’s undersea security
Why undersea security matters for ASEAN As the Philippines assumes ASEAN chair duties under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together,” the focus extends beyond surface-level diplomacy to the critical domain beneath the waves. Undersea security—ranging from submarine cables and maritime chokepoints to sovereign rights in exclusive economic zones—directly affects regional stability, economic resilience, and strategic…
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Shoring Up ASEAN’s Undersea Security: The Philippines’ pivotal role
Introduction: A pivotal moment for ASEAN maritime security The Indo-Pacific’s maritime domain is the backbone of regional security and prosperity. With the Philippines taking the helm of ASEAN in November 2025 under the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together,” there is a timely opportunity to elevate a collective focus on undersea security. The seas around Southeast…