Episode 36: Catching up: AUKUS, The South China Sea and More

Maritime Matters Episode Title: Catching up: AUKUS, The South China Sea and More

In this episode of Maritime Matters, Jennifer Parker (https://www.jennifer-parker.com.au/) and Richard Dunley (https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/richard-dunley) discuss the week that was in maritime security across the Indo-Pacific and beyond — recorded Wednesday, 29 October 2025.

Each episode, they unpack the key developments shaping maritime strategy, capability, and regional security — so let’s dive in.

1. What We’ve Been Up To

Jen shares recent media and research highlights, including her DW feature on chokepoints:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq5s7-o2LuI

Her recent article on China’s dangerous aerial interceptions:

https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/in-chinas-dangerous-interceptions-see-the-breakdown-of-peaceful-world-order/

She also previews the launch of the new UNSW Canberra Naval Studies Group publication 'A Maritime Strategy for Australia 2035'

Richard talks about his recent visit to Vietnam.

2. Regional Developments

US Navy Incidents: