ARTICLES

5 May 2023

Japan’s Role in Regional Security: Recalibration and Regional Reactions

Joseph Chinyong Liow|William Choong

Anti-militarist sentiments have been pervasive among ordinary Japanese since World War Two. But as the recent recalibration of Japan’s security and defence policy has shown, the country has not been stuck in the pacifist mould.

Japan Maritime Security

25 Jan 2023

South China Sea in 2022: Deadlock or Not, Disputant States Press Advantages

Hong-Kong Nguyen|Pham-Muoi Nguyen|Viet-Ha Nguyen

2022 proved to be another eventful year for the South China Sea as disputant states continued to take a variety of actions to assert their advantages.

16 Jan 2023

Japan’s Responses to Chinese Grey-Zone Tactics: Giving Southeast Asia A Leg-up

Yoichiro Sato

With some experience in managing Chinese assertiveness in the East China Sea, Japan is helping Southeast Asian countries manage Beijing’s actions in disputed maritime areas.

Japan Japan-Southeast Asia Relations Maritime Security

A captain of a dive boat secures the anchor

18 Oct 2022

UNCLOS and Thailand: Security, Prosperity and Sustainability

Somjade Kongrawd

Despite being a party to UNCLOS only in 2011, the Convention has served Thailand well. But UNCLOS should be updated in light of emerging maritime issues such as climate change.

Maritime Security Thailand UNCLOS Why UNCLOS Matters

27 Sep 2022

Why UNCLOS Matters to Singapore and the World

Tara Davenport

Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the significance of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982) with NUS Assistant Professor of Law, Dr Tara Davenport.

Dialogues at Fulcrum Maritime Security Singapore UNCLOS

27 Sep 2022

Girt by Sea, and by the Law of the Sea: Why UNCLOS Matters to Australia

Camille Goodman

As a nation which possesses the world’s third largest maritime domain, Australia has benefited tremendously from UNCLOS. Given that multilateralism has come under attack in recent years, the Convention will continue to be significant to middle powers like Australia.

Australia Maritime Security UNCLOS Why UNCLOS Matters

20 Sep 2022

After 40 Years, UNCLOS Remains Significant to Vietnam

Thu Nguyen Hoang Anh

UNCLOS’s relevance to Vietnam is significant, but the Convention must be updated if Vietnam and other signatories are to succeed in dealing with contemporary challenges in maritime affairs.

Maritime Crime Maritime Security South China Sea UNCLOS Vietnam Why UNCLOS Matters

13 Sep 2022

Survival, Success and the Sea: The Importance of UNCLOS to Singapore

Tara Davenport

UNCLOS has played a pivotal role in Singapore's development from a maritime colony to a modern maritime state.

Maritime Security Singapore UNCLOS Why UNCLOS Matters

6 Sep 2022

UNCLOS and Maritime Governance: Why It Matters to Malaysia

Sumathy Permal

Malaysia's evolution to a full maritime nation-state is ongoing and the challenge will be to adapt to new security and other transnational maritime issues while supporting UNCLOS principles.

Malaysia Maritime Crime Maritime Security UNCLOS Why UNCLOS Matters

Fishermen tidy up their nets at Hagu Teungah beach, in Lhokseumawe. For

30 Aug 2022

Sovereignty, Security and Prosperity: Indonesia and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea

Aristyo Rizka Darmawan

The passage of UNCLOS (1982) was a diplomatic and existential success story for Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelagic state. However, new challenges in maritime law have arisen in the 40 years since the Convention’s passage and action must be taken to ensure its continued relevance to Indonesia and the world.

Indonesia Maritime Security UNCLOS Why UNCLOS Matters