Geopolitics
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Japan defence white paper warns of China ‘force’
Japan has warned that China is engaging in “dangerous actions” and attempting to change the status quo in the East China Sea “by force”. Japan defence white paper warns of […]
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Maritime Boundaries a Key Security Frontier
Indonesia calls for co-operation in securing and settling the region’s multiple, complex borders. Maritime boundaries a key security frontier By Yudah Prakoso and Andhika Bhakti for Khabar Southeast Asia in […]
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South China Sea progress call
Addressing Asean, US Secretary of State John Kerry has called for progress on a code of conduct governing maritime disputes in the South China Sea. John Kerry in South China […]
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War Games Near Flashpoint Reef
A US destroyer joined the Philippine Navy’s flagship for war games that started Thursday close to a flashpoint area of the South China Sea, adding to tensions with China over […]
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Gas Finds Complicate Eastern Med Security
Trying to exploit gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean may aggravate historical rivalries and territorial disputes from the Middle East to the southern edges of EU. Gas Finds Complicate Eastern Mediterranean […]
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Joint Manoeuvres Near Disputed Reef
The United States and the Philippines are to hold joint naval manoeuvres in the South China Sea next week between the main island of Luzon and a reef claimed by […]
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Island Woes for Arsenal FC
The ‘cat that made it to Manchester on the back of a van’ story this week regards Arsenal FC’s latest woes; it appears that the world famous football club has […]
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A New Maritime Security Policy?
China’s growing assertiveness is a source of worry for its neighbours. Several are concerned about China’s growing sensitivity and assertiveness on issues of sovereignty and territorial integrity Is China adopting a […]
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Chagos marine park is lawful, High Court rules
A UK government decision to create a controversial marine park around the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean has been upheld by the High Court. Chagos marine park is lawful, […]
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China general defends role in disputes
A senior Chinese general has rejected criticism over his country’s role in territorial disputes in the South and East China seas, insisting China wants peaceful development. China general defends maritime […]
