Geopolitics
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Russia’s Asian pivot
No Tweets from Trump yet… Russia keen to hold naval exercises in South China Sea Russia has said it would look into holding naval exercises in the South China Sea […]
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Staying on guard against piracy
Indonesia’s maritime security weighs heavily. Staying on guard against piracy The seas in Asia, and South-east Asia particularly, are getting a little safer. According to the Information Sharing Centre of […]
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Pirate attack foiled
Abu Sayyaf Group suspected to be behind attack. Coast Guard, Navy save cargo ship from sea pirates off Zamboanga By: Tina G. Santos MANILA — A firefight ensued between the […]
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PLAN thwarts pirate attack
Incident occurs just days after NATO withdraw from region. Chinese Navy Thwarts Pirate Attack The 24th and 25th Chinese naval escort flotillas fired warning shots at four suspected pirate boats […]
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Indonesia’s piracy fight
Armed robbery, crew kidnap still issues. Indonesia Needs to Step up Its Fight Against Maritime Piracy Indonesia’s maritime sector gained a boost when on December 21, Coordinating Minister for Maritime […]
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Crew feared kidnapped
Abu Sayyaf naturally suspected. 4 Filipino fishermen disappear in Celebes Sea, feared abducted PAGADIAN CITY – Four Filipino fishermen were reported missing off Celebes Sea near Tawi-Tawi province in the […]
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Japan, Indonesia cooperate on marsec
Australia considering joint patrols with Indonesia in the South China Sea. Japan, Indonesia to cooperate on maritime security TOKYO – Japan and Indonesia agreed Wednesday to cooperate on maritime security […]
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USMC’s Alligator Dagger
Marines are operating from the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. 11th MEU lands in the Horn of Africa By: Matthew L. Schehl After fanning out across the Indian Ocean, the […]
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BIMCO seminar
BIMCO warns against complacency. Leading Experts At BIMCO Seminar Say Maritime Crime Increasing Industry security experts have concluded that maritime crime will not be stopped any time soon – and […]
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Closer ties for Indo, EU
Concern over crew kidnappings by Abu Sayyaf Group. EU, Indonesia seeks greater cooperation on maritime security Tama Salim The European Union (EU) has sought to expand security cooperation with Indonesia […]
