Geopolitics

  • Coastal security and India

    Re-sizing of High Risk Area will alleviate some pressure. Coastal security: experts discuss challenges faced by India The increasing threat of Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean, frequent problems faced […]

  • Indian Navy to induct female pilots

    The navy’s move comes close on the heels of the IAF decision to allow women in combat roles. Navy to induct woman pilots in non-combat roles Manoj K Das KOCHI: […]

  • Seven Asean, US navies participate in SEACAT

    Information sharing crucial to maritime security. Seven Asean, US navies participate in tracking exercise Liaison Officers (LNO) representing seven navies from Southeast Asia and United States – Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, […]

  • BMP4 High Risk Area Revision

    Dryad issues its thoughts on the revised HRA plan. BMP4 High Risk Area Revision – Pragmatic Decision or Dangerous Gamble? Today’s announcement on the geographical reduction of the BMP4 High […]

  • There’s more to Somali fishing than piracy

    Somaliland quietly going about its business. There’s more to Somali fishing than piracy By Kim Yi Dionne Thanks to “Black Hawk Down” and “Captain Phillips,” Hollywood has permanently etched into […]

  • China island case filed at UN

    Will a legal case slow China’s progress? NGO files case vs China reclamation By: Jovic Yee A NONGOVERNMENT organization led by former National Security Adviser Roilo Golez on Wednesday filed […]

  • Egypt’s latest assault ships

    Can Egypt deploy its new vessels? Egypt’s Acquisition of the Mistral Amphibious Assault Ship: An Operational Analysis Introduction The protracted “What happens to France’s two unwanted Mistrals”saga has seemingly drawn […]

  • Royal Navy’s OPV under construction

    HMS Trent due to join feet in 2017. Royal Navy begins work on third offshore patrol vessel The U.K. Royal Navy announced Wednesday construction has begun on its third and […]

  • Kenya, Somali border case

    Boundaries may be key to energy security. Kenya challenges Somalia’s case on Indian Ocean boundary By Koome Kimonye Kenya has objected the validity of a case filed by Somalia at […]

  • Chinese Submarines to be built in Karachi

    Four of China’s eight Yuan-class submarines for Pakistan will be built in Karachi. Confirmed: Chinese Submarines Will Be Built in Karachi By Ankit Panda Earlier this year, Pakistan and China concluded […]