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Melbourne Asia Review is a research-based publication of the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne.
Securing the backbone: Security challenges to and governance of submarine cables in the Indo-Pacific
Despite the importance of submarine cables to global supply chains and economy, this critical infrastructure is vulnerable to attacks and damage.
The deepening climate emergency for Pacific domestic shipping supply chains and what can be done
Survival without shipping is not possible for societies dependent on imports for essential commodities.
Insights from the COVID-19 pandemic regarding maritime supply chains with a focus on Southeast Asia
The pandemic was an unprecedented event in shipping supply chains and maritime stakeholders need to prepare for future disruptions.
INTRODUCTION: Shipping supply chains in Asia are being tested by global crises
Maritime supply chains are crucial for societies and economies worldwide, but they’re being tested by war, tension in the South China Sea, climate change, a push for decarbonisation and many other issues.
Indo Pacific fish stocks face multiple challenges
Fish stocks, critical for food and livelihoods, are under pressure from human population growth, illegal fishing and climate change.