Geopolitics
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Chinese sub visits Sri Lanka
First time a PLAN sub has been seen in Indian Ocean. Chinese submarine’s Sri Lanka visit prompts rescue questions James Brown The visit of the Chinese Type 039 ‘Song’ class […]
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Warplane Attacks Benghazi Port
Incident follows threats against ships entering Benghazi Port last week. Warplane Attacks Libya’s Benghazi Port A war plane attacked a port in Benghazi on Wednesday in a strike claimed by […]
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Dumping Trident would be dangerous
As independence vote looms, defence concerns are voiced. Former Sea Lord warns Scotland that dumping Trident would be ‘dangerous’ By Lynsey Bews Plans to remove Trident from an independent Scotland […]
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Iran to unveil submarine
Sub has been designed and built in Iran. Iran to unveil domestically manufactured Fateh submarine: admiral Iran will unveil its domestically designed and built Fateh (Conqueror) submarine on November 28 […]
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Paramilitarizing South China Sea
Territorial disputes causing serious security issues. ‘Paramilitarizing’ the South China Sea By Peter Lee Usually, my predictions don’t pan out so quickly. On August 11, I looked at the implications of a […]
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India addresses ASEAN meet
India’s address discusses freedom of the seas. India supports freedom of access in South China Sea Amid tensions over territorial claims in the South China Sea overshadowing the Asean and […]
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Russia unveils new maritime defences
New system ready for full trials. Russia unveils new maritime defence system Russia has unveiled a new maritime defence system featuring surface, underwater and flying robots, to the Defence Ministry, […]
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Sea-based nuclear weapons in Asia
Sea-based nuclear-weapon delivery platforms are set to proliferate in the Indo-Pacific. Sea-based nuclear weapons in Asia: Stabiliser or menace? Rory Medcalf On this day in 1945, the first nuclear weapon […]
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Japan security environment severe
Territorial disputes adding to issues. Japan security environment ‘increasingly severe’ The security environment around Japan has become “increasingly severe” amid tensions with China and concern over North Korea, the Japanese […]
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RIMPAC: Navies Adjust to New Arrival
Political Challenges Arise With China’s Participation in U.S.-led Rimpac Exercises In Pacific Drills, Navies Adjust to New Arrival: China By JEREMY PAGE BEIJING—An unusual experiment in military diplomacy is under way […]
