Southeast Asia’s Growing Maritime Security Agenda Challenge

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“If we say prioritize everything, then we might as well say prioritize nothing,” one Southeast Asian defense official recently noted on the sidelines of a forum, referring to the state of regional maritime security. The comment captured the difficulties inherent in continuing to address comprehensive maritime security challenges while alsoContinue Reading

The Sea People of Southeast Asia: Forgotten Guardians of Maritime Security

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For centuries, the Sea People, which consist of ethnic group communities such as the Sama Bajau Laut (Sea Gypsies) and the Orang Suku Laut Riau, have roamed the waters of Southeast Asia, forging a deep connection with the ocean that predates modern nation-states. Historically, they played a vital role inContinue Reading