Geopolitics
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Malaysia, Philippines to strengthen bilateral ties
Meeting discusses disputed waters. Malaysia, Philippines defense chiefs meet to strengthen bilateral ties Frances Mangosing MANILA, Philippines—The defense chiefs of Malaysia and Philippines met on Wednesday at Camp Aguinaldo to […]
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GCC to form joint maritime security force
Regional force to combat threats. GCC to form joint maritime security force By Courtney Trenwith The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) state members have agreed to set up a joint maritime […]
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India’s plan for the Indian Ocean
Defence support plan takes shape. PM to flag off maritime security plan for Indian Ocean region Jayanth Jacob With China on his mind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to […]
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Russia Grows Maritime Potential
NATO expansion seen as key driver. Russia Grows Maritime Potential, Returns to Global Geopolitics Russia returns to global politics, signaling of intention to regain its geopolitical positions as a naval […]
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NATO trains with the Turkish Navy
Black Sea exercises between NATO group and Turkey. SNMG2 Trains with the Turkish Navy in the Black Sea BLACK SEA – NATO ships assigned to Standing NATO Maritime Group Two […]
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Iran ‘foils’ pirate attack
Iranian media claim another pirate attack thwarted by Navy Iran’s Navy Foils Pirate Attack on Filipino Freighter Iranian naval forces rescued a Philippine cargo ship from a pirate attack in […]
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India to offer military assistance to IO nations
Attempt to counter Chinese influence in region. PM Modi to offer military assistance to Indian Ocean nations to counter China By: Reuters Prime Minister Narendra Modi will offer island nations in […]
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India keen on naval exports
Ambitious build projects for the region. India Keen on Naval Exports to Nations in the IOR Government of India, under its Make in India move for indigenous development of defence, […]
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Japan and India’s Warming Defense Ties
A response to China’s push into the Indian Ocean. Japan and India’s Warming Defense Ties From defense sales to joint exercises, Tokyo and New Delhi are expanding the scope of […]
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Italy to begin naval exercises off Libya
‘Operation not directly connected with the crisis in Libya’. Italy to begin naval exercises off Libya (Reuters) – Italy will begin annual naval exercises this week near the coast of Libya, where a breakdown […]
