Ocean Law and Policy

CIL Supports Submarine Networks World x Subsea Security World 2026

CIL Contributes to Submarine Networks World 2026, Sands Expo and Convention Centre Singapore, 23-24 September 2026 The Centre for International Law (CIL), National University of Singapore, participated as a supporting institution for Submarine Networks World 2026, the premier global gathering for the submarine communications community, held on 23–24 September 2026 in Singapore. Representing CIL’s Ocean […]

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Strengthening Maritime Cybersecurity in Southeast Asia: Law, Industry and Regional Cooperation

Strengthening Maritime Cybersecurity in Southeast Asia: Law, Industry and Regional Cooperation 9 – 10 September 2026, Orchard Hotel Singapore From 9–10 September 2026, the Ocean Law and Policy Programme of the Centre for International Law (CIL), National University of Singapore, convened a two-day workshop on Strengthening Maritime Cybersecurity in Southeast Asia: Law, Industry and Regional

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One Ship and Three Identities: What Is International Law Tracking?

CIL Research Associate Bikashita Choudhury published a blog on Opinio Juris entitled, ‘One Ship and Three Identities: What Is International Law Tracking?’ The blog examines the distinction between a ship’s documentary identity, apparent digital identity, and nationality, arguing that these concepts are neither analytically equivalent nor legally interchangeable. It highlights the risks of treating AIS

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Su Wai Mon presented at the Commemorative Conference on the 10th Anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitral Award

CIL Research Fellow Dr Su Wai Mon presented at the Commemorative Conference on the 10th Anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitral Award on “Protecting Critical Maritime Infrastructure: Emerging Challenges and the Need for Cooperation.” where she examined the growing importance of protecting critical maritime infrastructure, including shipping and ports, as well as offshore and

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Dr Su Wai Mon Presented at the 12th Security Sector Governance and Reform (SSGR) Workshop on Philippine Defense Strategic Autonomy

CIL Research Fellow Dr Su Wai Mon delivered a presentation titled “Protection of Submarine Cables: Legal and Regulatory Challenges” at the 12th Security Sector Governance and Reform (SSGR) Workshop on Philippine Defense Strategic Autonomy, held in a hybrid format on 18–19 June 2026. The presentation examined the legal and regulatory challenges in protecting submarine cable

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Dr Su Wai Mon Participated in the Chatham House Roundtable on Joint Approaches to Undersea Cable Governance in a Multipolar World’

CIL Research Fellow Dr Su Wai Mon was invited to participate in the Chatham House Roundtable on Joint Approaches to Undersea Cable Governance, organised by the Chatham House Europe Programme, on 26 May 2026. During the roundtable, she contributed a Southeast Asian perspective on undersea cable governance, highlighting existing legal and regulatory gaps, regional challenges,

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Dr Su Wai Mon Participated in the ASEAN Workshop on Implementing Best Practices for Submarine Cable Protection and Repairs

CIL Research Fellow Dr Su Wai Mon served as the facilitator for Session 5: Case Study Breakout Session – Cable Protection and Maritime Planning at the ASEAN Workshop on Implementing Best Practices for Submarine Cable Protection and Repairs, led by the Infocom Media Development Authority (IMDA) (Singapore) and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australia).

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Dr Su Wai Mon Participated in the IISS Shangri La Dialogue Young Leaders’ Programme, 23rd Asia Security Summit

CIL Research Fellow Dr Su Wai Mon participated in the Young Leaders’ Programme at the 23rd Asia Security Summit: Shangri-La Dialogue, organised by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). As an invited participant, she actively contributed to discussions on regional security, with a particular focus on maritime security governance, emerging cyber threats in the

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Dr Su Wai Mon Spoke at 33rd ANZSIL Annual Conference Navigating Stormy Seas: People, Place and Perspectives in International Law

CIL Research Fellow Dr Su Wai Mon presented at the 33rd ANZSIL Annual Conference on “Beyond Physical Protection: Strengthening International law and Cooperation to Address Cybersecurity Risks to Submarine Cable Systems” Her presentation focused on the growing cybersecurity risks facing submarine cable systems, which form the backbone of global digital communications and are critical to

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