Steven Chadwick provides a brief overview of Somali Piracy and outlines the reasons for its decline in recent years.
Naval Issues
Fleet Expansion: A Big Boost for Vietnam
Paul Pryce looks at the regional prominence of the Vietnamese People’s Navy and its fleet modernization plans.
Tension in the South China Sea: Hydrocarbon Reserves and Chinese Expansion
Steven Chadwick discusses Chinese oil dependency and its geopolitical implications for the South China Sea.
Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea
Fred Pai discusses China’s territorial disputes with the Philippines.
Geopolitics Go North: Canada and Russia Have to Start Talking Again
Fallout from the Ukrainian crisis may reach as far as the Arctic circle if diplomatic relations continue to deteriorate.
The Search for MH370 Lending to Maritime Cooperation
Jasen Sagman explores how the search for MH370 has led to a fresh start of cooperation between rival maritime forces in the Pacific.
NATO, China, and Somali Piracy: A Missed Opportunity?
As the EU and China step up joint activities in the Gulf of Aden, Paul Pryce discusses the need for closer NATO-China relations.
Defence Cuts: Reserves Pay the Price
By mandating large defence cuts while keeping personnel and capital expenses fixed, the government has ensured that the readiness of the Forces will suffer.
Japan and Vietnam Enhance Maritime Security Cooperation
Jasen Sagman explores the extensive strategic partnership recently reached between Japan and Vietnam.
Building a Navy Fit for War: A Survey of Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles
Intellectual energy and capital must be invested in thinking about a replacement for the Harpoon missile currently used by the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).