Commentary: COVID-19 is accelerating maritime insecurity in Southeast Asia

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Commentary: COVID-19 is accelerating maritime insecurity in Southeast Asia
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Non-state actors are exploiting the health crisis and perceived weakening of state capacity to heighten domestic violence, says an observer.

Non-state actors are also exploiting the health crisis and perceived weakening of state capacity to heighten domestic violence, with negative consequences for the Asia Pacific’s maritime domain.

As countries reject migrants for fear of spreading unidentified infections, the exodus under pandemic conditions could trigger a repeat of the 2015 migration crisis. READ: Commentary: A cat-and-mouse game between pirates and Southeast Asian maritime security authorities By redirecting more resources towards containing the spread of COVID-19, regional countries are experiencing corresponding budget cuts to other state functions – including defence.

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