Abstract Although Japan and Korea formally normalized their relations in 1965, these neighbours remain wary of each other because of their awkward history during the…
Topic: Maritime Security
Abstract Moving from a common understanding of issues and aspirations to cooperation to effective action presents enormous challenges. This is particularly the case for the…
Abstract Maritime disputes pose a great threat to stability and peace in Northeast Asia, where the region is integrating economically. There are a great number…
Abstract Cooperative maritime security in Northeast Asia, particularly the field of maritime confidence-building measures and maritime cooperation measures, is discussed. Regional approaches to cooperative maritime…
Abstract The Northern Limit Line (NLL) is the disputed maritime boundary between North Korea [Democratic People’s Republic of Korea – DPRK] and South Korea [Republic…
Absrtract The Republic of Korea inhabits a peninsula surrounded by the sea, but its ocean space is restricted because it has close neighbours in each…
Abstract The Six Party Talks can be the crucible for forging a regional security mechanism in Northeast Asia. This mechanism should originally focus on maritime…
Abstract The domestic accommodation and implementation of international treaties regarding piracy and maritime security of the three Northeast Asian states of Korea, China, and Japan…
Abstract In the unique situation of the Korean Peninsula, which is still technically in a state of war, maritime issues are increasingly becoming critical in…
Abstract Future international relations in East Asia are likely to be largely shaped by the maritime strategies and policies of various actors. This paper examines…
Abstract This report, part of the Lowy Institute’s MacArthur Foundation Asia Security Project, explores the major-power maritime security dynamics surrounding China’s rise. It focuses on…
Continue reading Medcalf, Rory, Raoul Heinrichs, and Justin Jones
Abstract This paper attempts to evaluate the impact of risk factors from the container security initiative (CSI) on the maritime supply chain in Taiwan, employs…
Abstract Is it time for the United States to rethink its Taiwan policy and walk away from Taiwan? Prominent Americans in influential publications insist that…
Abstract As tensions across the Taiwan Strait have risen in recent years, some have argued that the US policy of strategic ambiguity—under which Washington leaves…
Abstract A policy of strategic ambiguity is the fundamental policy of the US toward cross-Strait relations. The US takes very ambiguous positions on its commitment…
