Surface starboard profile view of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard ship Suraksha underway

Sri Lanka Coast Guard Thrives in the Indo-Pacific

The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka's relatively young coast guard is playing an increasing role in the maritime security landscapes of Indo-Pacific Asia.

Jim Dolbow
November 2019
Aerial view of Netherlands Kustwacht ships off the coast of IJmuiden.

Netherlands Coastguard Models Cooperation

With no nautical or aeronautical assets of its own, the Netherlands Coastguard relies on resources from other organizations to carry out its tasks.

Jim Dolbow
April 2019