Geopolitics
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Why the Chinese Navy is in the Mediterranean
China interested in energy security and trade. Why the Chinese Navy is in the Mediterranean By: Magnus Nordenman On Thursday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) frigates Linyi andWeifang left the Black Sea […]
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Yemen sea routes risk
No sign of easing of tensions. Yemen war risk could strangle strategic sea trade routes By Jonathan Saul LONDON, May 13 (Reuters) – With Middle East giants Saudi Arabia and Iran squaring up […]
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Aid ship: Iran complains to UN
Iran refuses to allow coalition inspection of ship. Iran Complains to UN Over Yemen Aid Ship Iran complained to the United Nations Security Council of the Saudi Arabia-led coalition’s forces […]
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China may expand presence in Indian ocean
US concerns over China push. China may expand its military access in Indian ocean: Pentagon report By Manu Pubby NEW DELHI: China wants to expand its military access to the […]
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China and US tussle over S China Sea
Tensions rise in South China Sea. China demands US warships keep away from disputed South China Sea islands TENSIONS are set to escalate in the South China Sea as China […]
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Chaos in Libya, Nightmare in the Med
How chaos in Libya spawned a security nightmare in the Mediterranean Ioannis Chapsos, Coventry University Libya has been in a state of chaos ever since the fall of its former […]
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HMS Bulwark rescues over 400 migrants
Rescue operating ongoing. HMS Bulwark rescues over 400 migrants HMS Bulwark is conducting its largest tasking to date as part of the coordinated response to the migrant crisis in the […]
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China’s offshore military depots
Evacuation from Yemen adds impetus to plans to set up presence in strategic ports abroad. China sets sights on offshore military depots: analysts Minnie Chan China is expected to set […]
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US calls on Iranian ship to dock in Djibouti
Tensions continue to rise in region. U.S. calls on Iran to direct Yemen-bound cargo ship to Djibouti WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday called on Iran to direct […]
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Submarine pipeline security
Energy security beneath the waves. Submarine pipeline security: an essential consideration Guest post by Westminster International Ltd. When it comes to a commodity such as oil, one which is both […]
