Pacific Islands

Timor-Leste, still commonly referred to as East Timor, is an island nation that gained independence in 2002.

The paper begins with an overview of the regional maritime security environment, and then creates a framework for analysis based upon different political levels of naval cooperation, ranging from alliances to maritime cooperation that may not invo

This paper argues that the Australian concept of defending the archipelagic inner arc is strategically flawed, potentially dangerous, and in need of further development.

How does the Pacific Maritime Security Program respond to the illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities in Papua New Guinean waters?