Dr. Bill Wieninger of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (left) talks with First Admiral Maritime Ahmad Faridi Bin Ferdus of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (center) and Rear Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, commander of the Maritime Security and Law Enforcement Command of the Philippine Coast Guard (right) during the 8th annual Southeast Asia Maritime Law Enforcement Initiative Commanders' Forum in Tumon, Guam, April 5, 2022. The forum offers an opportunity for senior leaders and policy makers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, the United States and Vietnam to gather virtually and in person to enhance regional stability by promoting maritime safety, security cooperation, coordination and information sharing. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Lauren Jorgensen)