Geopolitics
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EU’s seeks migrant plan
Huge numbers still trying to cross despite winter. Migrant crisis: EU summit seeks action-plan with Libya European Union leaders are to meet in Malta to discuss how to stem the […]
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Iran will be watching
Expect Iran to keep an eye on things. UK, allies hold military drills in Persian Gulf amid Iran warning Britain, the US, France and Australia are holding maritime military exercises […]
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China responds to US
Comments from new US administration prompt move. China May Base Carrier Near South China Sea Chinese media report that the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) may base its first home-built aircraft […]
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Cutlass kicks off
Naval coherence suddenly vital following US administration’s comments on China, Iran. Exercise Cutlass Express 2017 begins Maritime forces from East Africa, West Indian Ocean nations, Europe and the United States, […]
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Duterte turns to China
Duterte continues to play China off against the USA. Phillipines President Duterte asks China for help against piracy By Vincent Wee Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has come out to openly […]
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Ship attack slammed
Two crew died following attack. Arab coalition slams Houthi attack on warship Arab coalition spokesman Ahmed Asiri slammed a Houthi attack on a Saudi warship earlier this week and said […]
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New MARAD threat system
New, streamlined system in place. US Maritime Advisory System Established Posted by Eric Haun The new U.S. Maritime Advisory System establishes a single federal process to expeditiously provide maritime threat […]
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Warship attacked off Yemen
Confusion over whether warship was struck by missile or rammed by VBIED. Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi ship, launch ballistic missile The armed Houthi movement attacked a Saudi warship off the […]
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Iran to hold drills
News will delight regional states. Iranian navy to stage biggest drill in the Indian Ocean Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said the biggest naval drill codenamed ‘Velayat 95’ will be […]
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China steps up readiness
Donald Trump’s election as US president has increased the risk of hostilities breaking out, according to Chinese state media and analysts China ‘steps up preparedness for possible military conflict with […]
