Geopolitics

  • The Indian Ocean arms race

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    The ocean everybody wants a piece of. What’s behind the Indian Ocean’s naval arms race? Vijay Sakhuja The Indian Ocean is seeing a significant, high-tech naval buildup. In the past five […]

  • China’s Indian Ocean push

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    Contingency and capability planning from China. China’s first overseas military base in Djibouti likely to be a taste of things to come David Brewster On 26 November, China confirmed it […]

  • Iran Navy sends 37th flotilla to high seas

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    Expect media reports of ‘pirate battles’ shortly. Iran Navy sends 37th flotilla to high seas The 37th flotilla of the Iranian Navy has set off for high seas to safeguard […]

  • Iran guards North Indian Ocean

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    Will come as news to India and Pakistan… North Indian Ocean under Watch of Iran’s Navy: Commander Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari underscored the full intelligence dominance of […]

  • AdvanFort crew re-trial resumes

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    British Prime Minister wrote to Indian PM to request men be released. Anti-piracy vessel crew re-trial resumes MADURAI: The principal sessions court in Tuticorin will start from December 1 cross-examination […]

  • Experts warn of pirate attacks

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    New High Risk Area introduced today. Experts warn of pirate attacks as Indian Ocean security level is reduced By Sarah Townsend International maritime groups on Tuesday amended the boundaries of […]

  • Seychelles Shows Off Naval Power

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    Seychelles flexes its naval muscles. Seychelles shows off naval power in first-ever naval fleet review (Seychelles News Agency) – Nine vessels of the Seychelles Coast Guard; four patrol ships and […]

  • Iran rattles naval sabres

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    Remarks made on Navy Day. Any Naval Incursion to Draw Iran’s Crushing Response: Armed Forces The Iranian Armed Forces General Staff warned the adversaries that any wrong decision to invade […]

  • China, NATO Hold Anti-Piracy Drills

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    Exercises mark historic first for NATO and PLA Navy. China, NATO Hold First Joint Anti-Piracy Drills in Gulf of Aden Chinese and NATO naval forces held joint anti-piracy drills in the […]

  • China in Djibouti talks

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    China’s foothold in region to expand. China military in talks for logistics ‘facilities’ in Djibouti China’s military is in talks with the Horn of Africa country Djibouti to build logistics […]

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