Geopolitics
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NATO ends anti-piracy op
Operation Ocean Shield ends. NATO ends counter-piracy mission as focus shifts to Mediterranean BRUSSELS (Reuters) – NATO has ended its Indian Ocean counter-piracy mission after a sharp fall in attacks, […]
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Anti-piracy initiative
Economic opportunity equals fewer pirates. Supporting Somali Coastal Communities for Maritime Security The European Union, the Federal Government of Somalia, the Federal States of Puntland and Galmudug, and the Food […]
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Hostage pleads for help
Kanter’s wife was murdered by terrorists during his kidnapping. German hostage pleads for help By: Julie S. Alipala PAGADIAN CITY—Abu Sayyaf bandits on Tuesday briefly circulated a video online, showing […]
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ECOWAS must eradicate piracy
NIMASA to float new offices in Warri, Port Harcourt, Onne ‘ECOWAS must eradicate piracy to enhance economic growth’ The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has charged member states […]
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Dangers of the BAM
The ongoing hazards to shipping off Yemen. Dangerous Waters in the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb By James Pothecary Introduction On 25 October 2016, the Spanish-flagged merchant tanker Galicia Spirit came under fire […]
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New bases for Iran Navy
News will delight regional neighbours… Iran Starts Construction of 3 Naval Bases Along Southeastern Coast Iran is developing its naval capacities on its southeastern coastal strip of Makran, Iranian Navy […]
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More crew kidnapped
Abu Sayyaf Group continue attacks. Philippines tries to intercept bandits as more Indonesians snatched at sea Masked gunmen kidnapped two Indonesian fishermen in waters off eastern Malaysia and military units […]
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Royal Navy low on warships
Further blow for Royal Navy Royal Navy ‘woefully low’ on warships Britain’s defences are at risk amid uncertainty over plans to replace the “woefully low” number of Royal Navy warships, […]
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China, Pakistan joint exercise
Gwadar port security a focus for exercise. Navies of Pakistan, China begin their fourth joint exercise SHAZIA HASAN KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy (PN) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy […]
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Nations unite against Abu Sayyaf group
More vague promises of joint action. Nations unite against Abu Sayyaf group Margareth S. Aritonang Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines have agreed to initiate joint army training to advance efforts to secure […]
