Geopolitics
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China-Russia drills in Med show shifting strategies
First joint exercises in Med underway. China-Russia drills in Med show shifting strategies By Jonathan Marcus, Diplomatic correspondent The Russian and Chinese navies have begun their first joint exercises in […]
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Piracy in Asia on the rise
Figures make for stark reading. Piracy in Asia on the rise Hoe Pei Shan They come armed with guns, sometimes machetes and even swords, holding ship crews hostage while stealing […]
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China plans Djibouti base?
China continue push into IOR. China declines to confirm or deny Djibouti base plan BEIJING: China declined to confirm or deny a report that it was in talks for a military base […]
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Maersk Tigris crew describe ordeal
Crew held under armed guard. Maersk Tigris crew describe ordeal after ship released by Iran Iran released the Marshal Island-flagged cargo ship Maersk Tigris on Thursday, with the ship having […]
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Somalia hit by Yemen conflict
Livestock exports count for 40% of Somalia’s GDP. Somalia’s livestock and fisheries sectors feel the effects of Yemen Conflict The livestock and fishing sectors of Somalia have been seriously impacted […]
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Expanded role for MSDF?
Wider role for Japan’s MSDF? Appointment of MSDF officer to anti-piracy command may signal expanded overseas missions The appointment of Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Rear Admiral Hiroshi Ito to head […]
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Vietnam reclaiming S. China Sea land
Work described as “significant”. Images show Vietnam reclaiming land in South China Sea (Reuters) – Newly released satellite images show Vietnam has carried out significant land reclamation at two sites […]
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Asean committed to maritime security
Information sharing and cooperation crucial. Asean committed to maritime security BY AUSTIN CAMOENS KUALA LUMPUR: Asean maritime enforcement agencies are committed to securing their waters despite the territorial dispute in the […]
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India to boost military presence in islands
Moves to counter China. India to slowly but steadily boost military presence in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rajat Pandit NEW DELHI: India is going ahead with its plan to crank […]
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US Navy meets Asian partners
Staff talks as maritime security discussed. 7th Fleet, Singaporean, Malaysian and Indonesian navies meet to enhance multilateral cooperation By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Karsten, U.S. Seventh Fleet Public […]
