The Obama administration is seeking to significantly increase its diplomatic presence in Asia, as a number of U.S. allies in the region voice concerns about China's increasingly assertive positions on territorial, security and economic issues.

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Judge Asril Marwan told the Banda Aceh district court that Ms McCulloch's actions "could have threatened national security and the territorial integrity of the Republic of Indonesia".

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As its economic interests have grown, China has pressed for more access to Myanmar's harbours and territorial waters, to monitor the security of the new port and pipelines, and to keep an eye out for pirates.

ECONOMIST: Myanmar

The members of the Security Council reaffirm their commitment to the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Iraq, and emphasize the importance of the stability and security of Iraq for its people, the region and the international community.

UN: Security Council

If this worst-case scenario materializes, the benefits adduced by proponents of territorial concessions may look downright meager against the resulting security threats.

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Security Council resolutions regarding Georgia's territorial integrity.

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Maritime security is a priority issue for EAS countries that recognize that challenges including territorial and maritime disputes, piracy, trafficking in illicit materials, and natural disasters can threaten regional peace, stability, and prosperity.

WHITEHOUSE: Fact Sheet: East Asia Summit Outcomes