Geopolitics

  • The Truth About China’s Aircraft Carriers

    The hype surrounding Chinese aircraft carriers disregards PLAN budget realities. The Truth About China’s Aircraft Carriers By Greg Austin According to public reports, China is building two aircraft carriers, with plans […]

  • Maritime security should be part of curriculum

    Indian Naval Command suggestion. Maritime security should be part of curriculum The security of the seas surrounding India has financial, diplomatic and geopolitical ramifications. Hence the need to incorporate coastal […]

  • China Building More Aircraft Carriers

    The latest leak regarding China’s aircraft carriers — though quickly deleted — only reveals an open secret. Of Course China Is Building More Aircraft Carriers By Shannon Tiezzi A local government […]

  • Malaysia mulls air defences

    Move to prepare RMN for future threats.  Malaysia mulls air defences for submarine base near South China Sea Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore Malaysia is looking to equip its naval base at […]

  • US keeps tabs on Chinese subs

    Chinese subs in Indian Ocean still cause for concern. US helping India keep tabs on Chinese submarines in Indian Ocean The United States is regularly updating India on Chinese submarine […]

  • China expands construction work

    Ownership disputed by Vietnam, China and Philippines.  China expands construction work in disputed Spratly waters By NAOJI SHIBATA Beijing appears to have made steady advances in the construction of port […]

  • Blue-Water Navies in the IOR

    What Indian and Chinese positions on their “blue-water” status says about strategy in the IOR. ‘Blue-Water’ Navies in the Indian Ocean Region By Abhijit Singh In India’s strategic institutes and think-tanks, […]

  • Iran, Oman to hold navy drills

    Joint drills to strengthen naval ties. Iran to Hold Joint Naval Drill with Oman By Aiswarya Lakshmi The naval forces of Iran and Oman plan to hold a joint rescue […]

  • Mauritius PM meets Indian Navy chief

    Discussions focused on strengthening further bilateral ties. Mauritius: Prime Minister Receives Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy PRESS RELEASE The Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, […]

  • U.S. Boosts Naval Presence in Japan

    Asia-Pacific region a strategic priority. U.S. Boosts Naval Presence in Japan BY Wendy Laursen The U.S. Navy announced last week that the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville will join the Japan Maritime Self-Defense […]