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The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative spotlights the maritime security environment in the Indo-Pacific.

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White House Unveils Pacific Islands Strategy at Historic Summit

CSIS experts explore the implications of the U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit in Washington, D.C. and the White House's new Pacific Partnership Strategy.

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Eleventh Annual South China Sea Conference: Session Four

The CSIS Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative are pleased to present the Eleventh Annual South China Sea Conference: Session Four on Friday, October 8, 2021.

Event by Huong Le Thu , Gregory B. Poling , Pooja Bhatt , Tetsuo Kotani , and Alessio Patalano — October 8, 2021

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Eleventh Annual South China Sea Conference: Session Three

The CSIS Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative are pleased to present the Eleventh Annual South China Sea Conference: Session Three.

Event by Gregory B. Poling , Bich T. Tran , Blake Herzinger , and Michael Dahm — September 23, 2021

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Oceans of Opportunity: Southeast Asia’s Shared Maritime Challenges

CSIS held a three-part virtual conference in June 2021 on the maritime challenges facing Southeast Asian states. This white paper discusses urgent human, ecological, food, and climate security issues in the region’s oceans and steps to address these challenges.

Report by Danielle Fallin , Gregory B. Poling , Amanda Ingram , and Simon Tran Hudes — September 10, 2021

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Eleventh Annual South China Sea Conference: Session Two

The CSIS Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative are pleased to present the Eleventh Annual South China Sea Conference: Session Two on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

Event by Gregory B. Poling , Ian Storey , Maria Pia Benosa , and Yan Yan — August 24, 2021

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Eleventh Annual South China Sea Conference: Session One

The CSIS Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative are pleased to present the Eleventh Annual South China Sea Conference: Session One on Friday, July 30, 2021.

Event by Gregory B. Poling , Bonny Lin , Representative Elaine Luria (D-VA) , Zack Cooper , and Nguyen Nam Duong — July 30, 2021

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Austin Accomplishes Two Missions in Southeast Asia

Secretary Austin’s visit to Southeast Asia served to signal support for ASEAN and assuage concerns that U.S. policy in the region might undermine its centrality while also securing real deliverables with key partners on pressing political and security issues.

Commentary by Gregory B. Poling — July 30, 2021

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Oceans of Opportunity: Southeast Asia’s Shared Maritime Challenges, Session Three

CSIS presents “Oceans of Opportunity: Southeast Asia’s Shared Maritime Challenges.” This final session will feature remarks from John Edgar (Environment Office Chief, USAID Philippines) and expert panel discussions on adapting to climate change and avenues for regional cooperation.

Event by Gregory B. Poling , Whitley Saumweber , John Edgar , Laura David , Jurgenne Primavera , John McManus , Amanda Hsiao , and Jay Batongbacal — June 21, 2021

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Oceans of Opportunity: Southeast Asia’s Shared Maritime Challenges, Session Two

​CSIS presents “Oceans of Opportunity: Southeast Asia’s Shared Maritime Challenges.” This session will feature expert panel discussions on combatting plastic pollution and preserving the law of the sea.

Event by Gregory B. Poling , Whitley Saumweber , Secretary Roy Cimatu , Deo Onda , Sandra Whitehouse , Dini Trisyanti , Antonio Carpio , Tara Davenport , Xiao Recio-Blanco , and Jay Batongbacal — June 14, 2021

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Online Event: Tenth Annual South China Sea Conference, Session Four

The CSIS Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative are pleased to present the Tenth Annual South China Sea Conference: Session Four. This session will feature a panel discussion on the importance of the South China Sea in U.S. foreign policy, and the challenges it will present to the next administration.

Event by Gregory B. Poling , Elbridge Colby , and Bonnie S. Glaser — October 9, 2020

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The Pacific Islands Are a Covid-19 Priority

The Pacific Islands have so far been spared large-scale Covid-19 outbreaks, but the region is being battered by the downstream effects of the pandemic. Island nations are looking to their traditional partners for assistance.

Commentary by Gregory B. Poling and Andreyka Natalegawa — September 15, 2020

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