Kate Clayton @kateclaytn.bsky.social · 21/12/2024Trump’s relations with the Blue Pacific www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...lowyinstitute.orgTrump’s relations with the Blue PacificThe second Trump administration will find a region different from when last in office. 031
Reposted by Kate ClaytonBlue Security @bluesecprogram.bsky.social · 16/12/2024Blue Security in the Indo-Pacific, Chapter 8 by Dita Liliansa on Indonesia's maritime security challenges amidst its vast archipelagos. This chapter underscores the importance of UNCLOS and emphasises the multifaceted nature of blue security. Read it now www.routledge.com/Blue-Securit...routledge.comBlue Security in the Indo-PacificThis book advances a holistic conceptualisation of maritime security, under the term ‘Blue Security’, and situates it in states across the Indo-Pacific. The Indo-Pacific encompasses a vast space, inco... 002
Kate Clayton @kateclaytn.bsky.social · 19/12/2024How the U.S. Can Strengthen Its Pacific Engagement www.usip.org/publications...usip.orgHow the U.S. Can Strengthen Its Pacific EngagementMuch like his predecessor, President Biden’s administration heightened U.S. focus on the Pacific Islands as part of his Pacific Partnership Strategy. President Trump was the first U.S. president to ho... 030
Kate Clayton @kateclaytn.bsky.social · 19/12/2024Some comments from me in the South China Morning Post on Quad Coast Guard and maritime activites www.scmp.com/week-asia/po...scmp.comQuad plans joint coastguard training to counter China in Indo-Pacific: expertsNext year, the group will conduct joint coastguard training by focusing on grey-zone tactics. 010
Kate Clayton @kateclaytn.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Subsea Communication Cables in Southeast Asia: A Comprehensive Approach Is Needed. By treating undersea cables as critical infrastructure, SEA stakeholders can better manage geopolitical, environmental, and more conventional risks threatening cable resilience. carnegieendowment.org/research/202...carnegieendowment.orgSubsea Communication Cables in Southeast Asia: A Comprehensive Approach Is NeededBy treating undersea cables as critical infrastructure, Southeast Asian stakeholders can better manage geopolitical, environmental, and more conventional risks threatening cable resilience. 010
Reposted by Kate ClaytonNathan Attrill @nathanattrill.bsky.social · 14/12/2024Uyghur fighters in Syria vow to come for China next: The Turkistan Islamic Party says its main mission to ‘liberate the Muslims of East Turkistan from the Chinese occupation’. www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...telegraph.co.ukUyghur fighters in Syria vow to come for China nextThe Turkistan Islamic Party says its main mission to ‘liberate the Muslims of East Turkistan from the Chinese occupation’ 0126
Kate Clayton @kateclaytn.bsky.social · 04/12/2024“Narco-subs” in the Pacific demonstrates need for effective maritime security cooperation. Criminals are always looking for an edge. Listening to what the Pacific needs and coordinating maritime security responses will help blunt the threat. www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...lowyinstitute.org“Narco-subs” in the Pacific demonstrates need for effective maritime security cooperationCriminals are always looking for an edge. Listening to what the Pacific needs and coordinating maritime security responses will help blunt the threat. 143
Reposted by Kate ClaytonBlue Security @bluesecprogram.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Blue Security in the Indo-Pacific, Chapter 5 by Michael O’Keefe & Ilai Moceica unpacks Fiji's Blue Security outlook. Fiji's national interests focus on the maritime domain, involving human, economic, and environmental security. Read it now via open-access www.routledge.com/Blue-Securit...routledge.comBlue Security in the Indo-PacificThis book advances a holistic conceptualisation of maritime security, under the term ‘Blue Security’, and situates it in states across the Indo-Pacific. The Indo-Pacific encompasses a vast space, inco... 022
Kate Clayton @kateclaytn.bsky.social · 01/12/2024International talks on curbing plastic pollution fail to reach agreement. Chair of talks in Busan says progress has been made but ‘a few critical issues’ are unresolved www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comInternational talks on curbing plastic pollution fail to reach agreementChair of talks in Busan says progress has been made but ‘a few critical issues’ are unresolved 010
Reposted by Kate ClaytonStephen Dziedzic @stephendziedzic.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Chinese envoys in Canberra and Suva both striking a conciliatory tone on the Pacific. Xiao Qian says he's "crossing his fingers" that Australia realises China isn't a threat in the Pacific and urges "trilateral or quadrilateral cooperation." Similar message from Zhou Jian in Fiji 053
Reposted by Kate ClaytonBlue Security @bluesecprogram.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Blue Security in the Indo-Pacific, Chapter 4 by Dr Edward Sing Yue Chan explores 🇨🇳 perspective on maritime security, addressing challenges & controversies surrounding China's current strategies in addressing blue security challenges. Read it now via open-access www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi...taylorfrancis.comBlue Security in the Indo-Pacific | Ian Hall, Troy Lee-Brown, RebeccaThis book advances a holistic conceptualisation of maritime security, under the term ‘Blue Security’, and situates it in states across the Indo-Pacific. The 022
Reposted by Kate ClaytonMike Copage @copage.bsky.social · 19/11/2024My take on rationale countries like Australia can use to sustain US investments in climate, esp. resilience abroad, over next 4 years. Important conversation but by no means surefire, and not without complications. Keen to discuss flaws and risks. www.aspistrategist.org.au/to-work-with...aspistrategist.org.auTo work with US on climate, focus on national security and economic ‘value propositions’ | The StrategistEven as the US is set to withdraw again from the Paris Agreement, and potentially the entire UN Framework Convention on Climate Change process, Australia can leverage its partnership with Washington t... 644
Kate Clayton @kateclaytn.bsky.social · 21/11/2024The next administration should lean into smaller, more flexible alignments and issue-based coalitions and lead more with economics and diplomacy rather than military and security policies. www.stimson.org/2024/think-s...stimson.orgThink Small to Win Big in the Indo-Pacific • Stimson CenterThe next administration should lean into smaller, more flexible alignments and issue-based coalitions and lead more with economics and diplomacy rather than military and security policies. 040
Reposted by Kate ClaytonClimate Diplomacy and Security @climatediplo.bsky.social · 19/11/2024#COP29 takes place amidst an uptake in hard security interventions, increase in military activities & defence institutions embedding #climatesecurity firmly into their mandates. Considering the real impacts of climate change and security operations on people is vital. 🔗 adelph.it/OpedCOP29 283
Kate Clayton @kateclaytn.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Palauan youth file UN Complaint alleging human rights violations by U.S. military www.blueoceanlaw.com/blog/palauan...blueoceanlaw.comPalauan youth file UN Complaint alleging human rights violations by U.S. military — BlueOceanLawFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2024 Palauan youth file UN Complaint alleging human rights violations by U.S. military Today, Guam-based international law firm Blue Ocean Law filed a submissio... 010
Kate Clayton @kateclaytn.bsky.social · 20/11/2024New UN initiative aims to counter climate disinformation news.un.org/en/story/202...news.un.orgNew UN initiative aims to counter climate disinformationAs the dangers posed by climate change become increasingly evident worldwide, the need for reliable and accurate information on the impact of the environmental crisis is more crucial than ever. 020
Reposted by Kate ClaytonDr Alex P Dela Cruz @alexpdelacruz.bsky.social · 19/11/2024In my first op-ed for @bluesecprogram.bsky.social, I comment on the newly enacted archipelagic sea lanes and maritime zones legislation of the Philippines. Now up on The Interpreter @lowyinstitute.bsky.social 👇🏽 0107
Reposted by Kate ClaytonBlue Security @bluesecprogram.bsky.social · 19/11/2024New from @alexpdelacruz.bsky.social in the Lowy Institute Interpreter for Blue Security | Why the Philippines made a dramatic turnaround on the question of archipelagos in the law of the sea www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...lowyinstitute.orgWhy the Philippines made a dramatic turnaround on the question of archipelagos in the law of the seaAnd strangely enough, it means China and the Philippines have traded positions. 062
Kate Clayton @kateclaytn.bsky.social · 19/11/2024 Operationalising the Quad: Maritime security and climate change in the Indo-Pacific | I make the case for enhanced Quad coop on mar sec & climate change to help streamline Quad programs & focus on achievable & inclusive initiatives www.ussc.edu.au/maritime-sec...ussc.edu.auOperationalising the Quad: Maritime security and climate change in the Indo-PacificKate Clayton advances the case for enhanced Quad cooperation on maritime security and climate change arguing that it will help streamline Quad programs to focus on achievable and inclusive initiatives... 171
Kate Clayton @kateclaytn.bsky.social · 29/01/2024Bringing the beer recommendations over here. It’s been a hot minute since I’ve done a beer recommendation (summer of ice tea seltzers after all), but this Blood Orange (with pulp!!) Radler from Melbourne’s Burnley Brewing is freshhhhh. Also a summer fave is their Kakadu Plum seltzer 210
Reposted by Kate ClaytonYCAPS - Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies @ycaps.bsky.social · 27/01/2024New ASPI article from YCAPS Southeast Asia Research Fellow Hanh Nguyen. "State and territory diplomacy can enhance Australia-Southeast Asia cooperation" www.aspistrategist.org.au/state-and-te...aspistrategist.org.auState and territory diplomacy can enhance Australia-Southeast Asia cooperation | The StrategistDiplomacy used to be the prerogative of national governments, handled by a small group of leaders, officials, diplomats, and militaries. The acceleration of globalisation and interdependence since the... 032
Reposted by Kate ClaytonVan Jackson @vanjackson.bsky.social · 15/01/2024A foreign policy that took Black Americans’ interests seriously would not look anything like what we’re doing in the Middle East now www.un-diplomatic.com/p/a-pragmati...un-diplomatic.comA Pragmatic Foreign Policy Would Have Black American SupportFrom the archive: Thought this was worth resharing for MLK day. A foreign policy that took Black Americans’ interests seriously would not look anything like what we’re doing now… Since marginali... 011
Kate Clayton @kateclaytn.bsky.social · 17/01/2024There’s something so embarrassing about adjusting to a new platform and bulk following. Pls forgive me bluesky ppl 0100