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Crossroads of Commerce: How the Taiwan Strait Propels the Global Economy

This report provides an unprecedented look at the Taiwan Strait’s role in global trade, revealing that over one-fifth of all maritime commerce passes through this vital waterway. China possesses a range of non-kinetic options it may employ to coerce Taiwan, which could significantly disrupt this trade.
 

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, David Peng, Bonny Lin, and Jasper Verschuur — October 10, 2024

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A New Nordic NATO?

Podcast Episode by Henrik Breitenbauch and Benjamin Jensen — July 16, 2024

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NATO and the Arctic

Podcast Episode by Commander Rachael Gosnell and Benjamin Jensen — July 16, 2024

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Skirting the Shores: China’s New High-Tech Research Ship Probes the Waters around Taiwan

In late 2023, an advanced Chinese research vessel known as the Zhu Hai Yun circumnavigated Taiwan in a rare move that appears intended to challenge Taiwan and probe the environment around the island. This Hidden Reach Snapshot reveals the vessel’s ties to China’s military.

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Aidan Powers-Riggs, and Brian Hart — February 26, 2024

Sustaining the U.S.-Philippines-Japan Triad

The United States, Japan, and the Philippines face an array of issues ranging from Beijing’s illegal behavior in the East and South China Seas to possible Taiwan contingencies. How can the three countries better coordinate on these pressing issues?

Brief by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — February 12, 2024

The Global Economic Consequences of the Attacks on Red Sea Shipping Lanes

The CSIS Scholl Chair in International Business and Middle East programs break down the geopolitical underpinnings of the ongoing Houthi attacks on commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea and analyze their meaning for global trade.

Critical Questions by Thibault Denamiel, Matthew Schleich, William Alan Reinsch, and Will Todman — January 22, 2024

Surveying the Seas: China’s Dual-Use Research Operations in the Indian Ocean

China is deploying dozens of civilian vessels to survey the world’s oceans. While these ships support scientific and commercial objectives, they can also help China’s navy understand the maritime environment as it ventures into less familiar waters like the Indian Ocean.

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, and Aidan Powers-Riggs — January 10, 2024

Deep Blue Scars: Environmental Threats to the South China Sea

A hidden crisis is unfolding in the South China Sea. As claimants maneuver to strengthen their control over disputed waters, the marine environment has suffered untold damage from overfishing, dredging, and giant clam harvesting.

Digital Report by Monica Sato, Harrison Prétat, and Gregory B. Poling — December 18, 2023

Canada’s Role in Global Maritime Security

Please join the CSIS International Security Program for a virtual event featuring Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, on Canada’s role in protecting the world’s oceans.

Event — November 3, 2023

Canada's Role in Global Maritime Security

The CSIS International Security Program hosted a virtual featuring Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, on Canada’s role in protecting the world’s oceans.

Transcript — November 3, 2023

UK’s First Sea Lord on the Royal Navy

Please join the CSIS International Security Program for a conversation with the UK’s First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key, on 21st century challenges faced by the Royal Navy.

Event — October 17, 2023