Geopolitics

  • The Maritime Terrorism Threat

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    Concerns Daesh-affiliated groups could move into IOR. Maritime terrorism an emerging threat Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday pitched for closer co-operation among countries of the region to combat […]

  • India, Pakistan to meet?

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    Good news for region if talks occur. India, Pakistan to hold maritime meet Sources stated that India may host the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency next month for a meeting focused […]

  • Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Buildup

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    Russia is ambitiously pursuing its State Armaments Procurement Program. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Buildup [By LT Alex Schneider] A Neglected Black Sea Fleet Since the collapse of the Soviet Union […]

  • Ivory Coast drops alert

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    Obangame Express prompted increase in security. Ivory Coast rescinds port security measures, attack threat unfounded Ivory Coast rescinded an order on Sunday to increase security at its two main ports […]

  • Iran responds to harassment claim

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    Tensions continue to rise in Gulf. Iran responds to US Hormuz Strait ‘harassment’ claims Laura Mackenzie Foreign Correspondent ABU DHABI // The Iranian military has denied that its vessels acted […]

  • ASG hostages freed

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    Men were rescued on Jolo island in the southern Philippines on Sunday. Philippines Rescues Three Malaysians Held Hostage by Abu Sayyaf MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine troops have rescued three Malaysians […]

  • Avant Garde skipper bailed

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    Captain was in charge of floating armoury. Ukrainian captain of MV Avant-Garde granted bail A Sri Lankan court Thursday granted bail to the Ukrainian Captain of the MV Avant Garde […]

  • 200 migrants feared drowned

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    This week has seen a huge increase in migrant crossings. More than 200 migrants feared drowned in Mediterranean More than 200 migrants are feared dead in a boat sinking off […]

  • No air patrols for SAAF

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    No patrols over Mozambique Channel. Minister confirms 35 Squadron grounded Written by Kim Helfrich The SA Air Force (SAAF) is currently not able to perform any maritime patrol taskings because […]

  • ASG kidnaps crew

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    Philippine militants take two captive, hours after troops rescue two MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine militants took two crew captive from a cargo ship on Thursday, only hours after soldiers rescued […]

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