Maritime Competition and Security Signaling in the South China Sea
An analytical study of deterrence posture, coast guard activity, naval presence, and strategic signaling in one of Asia’s most contested maritime theatres.
ADSI’s research archive presents full-length analysis on defence policy, regional competition, maritime security, cybersecurity, and strategic affairs across Asia.
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An analytical study of deterrence posture, coast guard activity, naval presence, and strategic signaling in one of Asia’s most contested maritime theatres.
A policy-focused review of cyber resilience, infrastructure exposure, and state preparedness across fast-digitising economies in Southeast Asia.
A structured overview of balance-of-power trends, minilateral partnerships, maritime strategy, and signaling behaviour across the wider Indo-Pacific.
A comparative review of force development, procurement priorities, and doctrinal adaptation across Asian defence institutions.
An assessment of ASEAN centrality, practical security cooperation, and the limits and strengths of multilateral dialogue in Southeast Asia.
A broad annual outlook on maritime tensions, alliance dynamics, defence modernisation, technological competition, and regional risk across Asia.
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The archive balances subject-based analysis with regionally grounded research across Asia’s evolving strategic environment.
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