Geopolitics

  • Kenya, Somalia in territorial dispute

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    Concerns dispute could easily escalate and further destabalise region.  Kenya and Somalia could go to war on territorial row By Amukowa Anangwe Nairobi; Kenya: On August 28, this year, Somalia […]

  • China, Vietnam for maritime dialogue

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    Hopes that tensions can be eased through diplomatic channels. China, Vietnam willing to handle maritime issues through dialogue (Reuters) – China and Vietnam have agreed to handle maritime disputes through dialogue, Chinese […]

  • Islamic State and piracy

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    Suggestions that IS is looking to piracy are rebuffed. Is Islamic State Group Getting Into the Piracy Business? DUBAI — An expert is downplaying concerns raised last week by the United […]

  • UAE Concludes 4th Piracy Conference

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    Final day coincides with release of seven hostages.  UAE Concludes 4th Counter Piracy Conference International organizations in halting the rise of cross-border crimes across Africa. Various methods of enhancing coordination […]

  • Contact Group on Piracy off Somalia Meets

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    Meeting coincides with Dubai anti-piracy event. Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia Meets in Dubai The United States joined over 80 countries, international organizations, and companies in […]

  • China May Risk Region Instability

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    Territorial disputes could spark bigger concerns. China May Risk Region Instability: Indonesia Army Chief By Andrea Tan China must not use its “great force” to create regional instability, Indonesian military chief […]

  • Sweden ends sub hunt

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    Suspected vessel remains a mystery. Sweden calls off search for suspected submarine The Swedish military has called off its week-long search for a suspected submarine in the sea south of […]

  • UN chief urges sustained piracy effort

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    Pirates still holding at least 37 hostage.  UN political chief urges sustained efforts to combat piracy off Somali coast The UN political chief on Wednesday called for a long-term solution […]

  • Sweden continues sub hunt

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    Hunt ongoing for unknown vessel. Swedish search for ‘foreign sub’ focuses on Ingaro Bay Naval vessels searching Swedish waters for a suspected foreign submarine are focusing on a bay near […]

  • Deadly China-South Korea Fishery Clash

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    2 Lessons from the Deadly China-South Korea Fishery Clash China and South Korea need to ensure future run-ins don’t result in violence. Last week, a Chinese fishing boat captain died in […]

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