Obama Offers Maritime Security Plan for Asia-Pacific

region – n. a part of a country or the world that is different from other areas

navigation – n. shipping; the act of moving in a boat or ship over an area of water

cutter – n. a small military ship

capable – adj. skilled at doing something; able to do something well

contributor – n. someone who gives something to help a person, group, cause or organization

player – idiomatic expression a person, country or organization that has influence in a particular area or activity

architecture – informal/idiomatic structure