Geopolitics

  • Overcoming Historical Divisions

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    The recent meeting in Seoul between the foreign ministers of China, Japan and South Korea has raised hopes of renewed cooperation, but the countries remain sharply divided by history.   […]

  • Britain to boost Falklands defences

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    Modernisation of defences required.  Britain to boost Falklands Islands defences Britain is to “modernise” the defences of the Falkland Islands, with plans to be set out to Parliament later. Defence […]

  • RI, Japan to launch forum on maritime security

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    Defence cooperation pact welcomed.  RI, Japan to launch high-level forum on maritime security Japan and Indonesia agreed Monday to launch a high-level bilateral “maritime forum” to expand cooperation in ensuring […]

  • Somali pirates are shifting their base towards India

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    Unusual comments from Indian Defence Minister. Somali pirates are shifting their base towards India: Parrikar Somali pirates are gradually shifting their base towards India, defence minister Manohar Parrikar said in […]

  • Houthis promise safeguard Bab al-Mandeb

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    Move to ease shipping concerns. Houthis promise safeguard Bab al-Mandeb Strait: Spox CAIRO:  The Bab al-Mandeb Strait will “never be closed” and the international navigation of the Red Sea will […]

  • USS Paul Hamilton strengthens relationship with Indian navy

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    Reaffirming the US-India relationship. USS Paul Hamilton strengthens relationship with Indian navy By Ensign Ashleigh M. Share USS Paul Hamilton Public Affairs GOA, India – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS […]

  • Philippine Navy supports joint patrols

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    Combined maritime force a possibility. Philippine Navy supports joint patrolling of South China Sea with US, ASEAN navies Ishi Gonzales The Philippine Navy is ready to support the recommendation of […]

  • Malaysia’s Defense Plans in Jeopardy

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    Joint sea patrols mooted. Malaysia’s Defense Plans in Jeopardy Budget constraints are jeopardizing Malaysia’s defense spending plans, which include replacing ageing fighter jets and beefing up its maritime capabilities, at […]

  • Indonesia Mimics U.S. Pacific Fleet

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    Modelling naval forces on US. Indonesia Mimics U.S. Pacific Fleet in Navy Overhaul, Chief Says (Bloomberg) — Indonesia is modeling its naval forces after the U.S. Pacific Fleet as President […]

  • India, US have mutual desire for naval, maritime ties

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    Relationship with India a top priority. India, US have mutual desire for naval, maritime ties, say top Pentagon commanders WASHINGTON: With the convergence of strategic interest in the Indian Ocean there is […]

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