Geopolitics

  • Iran’s 35th fleet docks at Oman port

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    Fleet on anti-piracy operations. Iran’s 35th fleet docks at Oman port TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy’s 35th fleet docked at Salalah port in Omani on Wednesday after 50 days of […]

  • Real cost of France’s messy Mistral deal

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    Cost could rise to €2 billion. The real cost of France’s messy Mistral ship deal France faces a hefty bill for its cancelled deal to sell two Mistral warships to […]

  • Iran builds naval power

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    Iran is trying to implement some of the Shah’s plans for building a blue-water navy with Oman as an important mooring facility. As Iran builds naval power, it looks to […]

  • China Conducts Live-Fire Drills

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    War games follow Kerry call to end island building. China Conducts Live-Fire Drills in Disputed Sea BY: Bill Gertz China’s military launched live-fire naval warfare exercises in the disputed South China […]

  • Defending the W. Philippine Sea

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    Navy aims for a stable, productive and constructive relationship with all stakeholders. New Navy chief vows to defend West Philippine Sea By Jaime Laude MANILA, Philippines – Newly installed Philippine […]

  • Joaquim first Malacca hijack this year

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    First incident in Malacca Strait, says FM. ‘MT Jaoquim’ the first reported hijacking in Malaysian waters this year, says Anifah By: Akmal Hakim Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman says […]

  • Indian Navy Role in Yemen

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    India’s IOR consolidation. Indian Navy Role in Yemen and Beyond Highlights Range of Objectives India is increasingly using its naval assets to support global peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. Yet, as […]

  • Greek CG rescues 1,417 migrants

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    59 separate incidents. Greek Coast Guard Rescues 1,417 Migrants in 3 Days By Philip Chrysopoulos Greek Coast Guard has rescued 1,417 migrants in 59 search and rescue operations near several […]

  • Punish pirates sternly to ensure safe shipping

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    Investigation into latest tanker hijacking is ongoing. Liow: Punish pirates sternly to ensure safe shipping BY BEH YUEN HUI BENTONG: Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has called for stern […]

  • First Chinese base in Indian Ocean

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    China’s push into the West. Becoming a Maritime Power? – The First Chinese Base in the Indian Ocean Guest post for Chinese Military Strategy Week by Xunchao Zhang In May 2015, it […]

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