CIL Research Fellow Su Wai Mon spoke at the Maritime Security Symposium 2026 hosted by the Philippine Navy, through the Office of Naval Strategic Studies and Strategy Management (ONSSSM), on 10 April 2026 in a hybrid format.

Her presentation, “Addressing Vulnerabilities and Securing Critical Underwater Infrastructure in Southeast Asia,” examined the vulnerabilities and security risks facing critical undersea infrastructure, including submarine cables and pipelines. She discussed existing international legal frameworks, the importance of implementing Article 113 of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), emerging state practices and recent developments, as well as recommendations for strengthening regional cooperation and legal frameworks within ASEAN to enhance the protection and resilience of critical underwater infrastructure.