Maritime Tensions in Indo-Pacific Asia

On 14-15 April 2014, the Lowy Institute for International Policy hosted a two-day international workshop on ‘Maritime Tensions in Indo-Pacific Asia’. The workshop focused on three related aspects of the maritime security environment in Indo-Pacific Asia: China’s maritime security actors and their impact on rising maritime tensions; the impact of these tensions on the strategic interests of relevant states; and prospects for reducing maritime tensions through confidence building measures. Participants include leading policy analysts and former security practitioners from China, Japan, the United States, India, South Korea, the Philippines and Australia. The workshop generated in-depth discussion and policy analysis on these on these subjects of critical relevance to the future security of the region.

The workshop was part of an 18-month research, outreach and publication project which will conclude with the publication of three distinct policy-relevant reports. The Lowy Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of the John T and Catherine D MacArthur Foundation for this project.