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North Natuna Sea
June 22, 2023
Indonesia Shifts ASEAN Military Drills Out of Disputed Waters
By Sebastian Strangio
The non-combat drills, the first to be held by the Southeast Asian bloc, will now take place near Batam island, well outside China's "nine-dash line" claim.
June 09, 2023
Indonesia to Host ASEAN’s First Military Drill in South China Sea
By Luke Hunt
Cambodia, however, has denied reports of a joint exercise in the South China Sea.
January 03, 2023
Indonesia Approves First Phase of Key Offshore Gas Development
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite lying within the country's EEZ, the Tuna offshore oil and gas block lies within China's "nine-dash line" South China Sea claim.
January 21, 2022
Can Bakamla Be at the Forefront of Indonesia’s Natuna Sea Strategy?
By Dedi Dinarto
Scarce resources and inter-agency disputes have hamstrung the development of the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency.
September 23, 2021
Protecting Indonesia’s Sovereignty in the North Natuna Sea
By Beni Sukadis
The recent entry of Chinese vessels into Indonesia's EEZ highlights the need for Jakarta to get serious about protecting its sovereignty.
January 14, 2021
Indonesia Beefs Up Its Natuna Island Patrols: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The move seeks to deter Chinese incursions, while preserving important areas of cooperation between Jakarta and Beijing.
January 15, 2020
The Natuna Sea Incident: How Indonesia Is Managing Its Bilateral Relationship With China
By Jefferson Ng
Indonesia’s pragmatic, even-handed approach to the recent Natuna Sea incident shows how China’s rise can be managed.
May 01, 2019
The Old Challenge in the New Indonesia-Vietnam South China Sea Clash
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides continue to face difficulties in managing illegal fishing and broader maritime issues within their wider relationship.
March 09, 2018
Should Malaysia Rename its Part of the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Public discussion of the proposal belies the challenges inherent in adopting it as well as Malaysia’s own approach to the question.
January 24, 2018
What’s Next for US-Indonesia Defense Relations Under Trump?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the opportunities and challenges for security ties.
September 06, 2017
The Truth About China’s Indonesia South China Sea Tantrum
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing’s displeasure is all too predictable and far from convincing.
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