Maritime Strategy and Security

Our research in maritime strategy encompasses:

• maritime strategic thought
• the context of geopolitical traditions
• the development of national maritime strategy and sea power
• naval and joint maritime concepts
• naval and strategic history

A particular focus of our research is the contemporary application of sea power and maritime strategy throughout the increasingly contested waters of the Indo-Pacific region. 

Our research in maritime security involves policy, legal, technological and at-sea enforcement aspects. It encompasses:

• maritime border protection
• the safety and security of shipping and global supply chains
• security of offshore industries and infrastructure
• maritime domain awareness (MDA) and vessel tracking
• national systems for the coordination of surveillance, enforcement and information sharing
• maritime security concepts
• national maritime security policy and strategy

Maritime security research at ANCORS has a global coverage, with particular expertise of Indo-Pacific sub-regions. Our legal and policy research has a strong focus on post-9/11 terrorism threats and counter-terrorism regulations, and counter-piracy initiatives. Our MDA experience includes collaboration with government, industry and regional organizations to establish the ANCORS Vessel Tracking Initiative (VTI).