Charting the Course: Understanding Brunei's Maritime Policy from Within

Charting the Course: Understanding Brunei’s Maritime Space from Within

In collaboration with the Canada High Commission of Brunei Darussalam
Hello!

Together with the Canada High Commission in Brunei Darussalam, GAIA would like to invite you to share your thoughts. Your generous input is essential in shaping a better understanding of the public's view of Brunei’s maritime space. Please rest assured that your responses will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and under complete anonymity. If you'd like to learn more about this survey, please reach us at contact@gaiaalliance.co. Thank you again!
Part 1: A Bit About You

We would like to get to know you a little better!
1. What is the highest level of education that you have obtained?
2. What is your affiliation?
3. What age group do you belong to?
Part 2: How Well do You Know Brunei's Maritime Space?

1. On this scale, share how much you know about these issues in Brunei's maritime space

Rows	No idea at all	Unfamiliar	Somewhat familiar	Familiar	Very familiar
1. Oil and gas exploration in Brunei's offshore sites
2. Efforts to protect the marine habitat in the South China Sea
3. How shipping vessels use routes in Brunei's maritime space to transport materials and goods
4. The contribution of marine tourism and recreation activities to Brunei's economy
5. How the fishing industry contributes to Brunei's economy
6. The geopolitical developments near Brunei's waters
7. Modernisation of Brunei's naval capability
8.Cases of drug trafficking, human trafficking, and entry of migrants along maritime waterways

2. Do you feel that the below issues present an opportunity and/or challenge to Brunei's maritime space?

Rows	Opportunity	Concern	Both	Neither
1. Geopolitical developments at sea
2. Oil and gas production
3. Tourism and recreation
4. Fishing and aquaculture
5. Environmental sustainability
6. Major power rivalry
7. The role of ASEAN
8. Climate change
9. Maritime terrorism/piracy & armed robbery at sea
10. Drug trafficking
11. Wildlife trafficking
12. Human trafficking/Illegal immigration
13. Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

3. In your opinion, what are the top 3 issues that are being addressed in Brunei's maritime space?
Part 4: Understanding Your Perspective on Regional and International Relations
1. How important do you think relations with major powers (eg. China, United States of America) are in Brunei's maritime space?
2. Which country/regional organisation has the most political and strategic influence in Brunei's maritime space?
3. How is Brunei's current engagement with neighboring countries on maritime issues?
4. Which country/organisation would be best suited in supporting a rules-based order and upholding international law in the maritime space?
5. How is Brunei's engagement with multilateral groups (ASEAN, APEC, ASEM, etc.) on maritime issues?
6. How is Brunei's engagement with minilateral groups (the Quad, AUKUS) on maritime issues?
Part 5. Getting to Know You (Better)
1. Would you be interested in participating in in-person and/or virtual discussions on Brunei's maritime space?
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Charting the Course: Understanding Brunei’s Maritime Space from Within