Geopolitics

  • Abe cites Thatcher

    Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose country is embroiled in a row with China over tiny islands, on Thursday quoted former British Prime Minister Thatcher. Japan PM Abe cites Thatcher […]

  • Chinese “Stealth Frigate”

    State media has reported that China’s navy has taken delivery of a new type of stealth frigate that is expected to bolster the country’s maritime defences amid territorial disputes China navy […]

  • Iran to Reach Pacific Ocean

    Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari of the Iranian Navy hs stated that Iranian warships will shortly be sailing in the Pacific Ocean for the first time in over three decades. Iranian Navy […]

  • America’s Pivot, Taiwan and Anti-Access

    Strong allies help weak allies who help themselves. That’s the message the Naval Diplomat will be conveying next Tuesday at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. America’s Pivot, Taiwan […]

  • Philippines Forge Ahead with Arbitration

    The Philippines says it will continue to pursue international arbitration in its territorial dispute in the South China Sea with China, despite Beijing’s rejection. Philippines to Forge Ahead with Sea […]

  • Russian Warplanes Start Arctic Patrols

    Russian Northern Fleet aircraft have started patrolling the Arctic Ocean on a regular basis, Defense Ministry spokesman Capt. First Rank Vadim Serga said on Thursday. Russian Navy Warplanes Start Arctic […]

  • Training At Camp Pendleton

    Hundreds of Japanese troops and Camp Pendleton Marines have trained together every year since 2006, but this year dozens of Japanese reporters filled a press conference. Japanese Troops Training At […]

  • Chinese presence at Gwadar port concern

    Pakistan’s decision to hand over strategic Gwadar port to China is a matter of “serious concern” for India, Defence Minister A K Antony said Wednesday. Chinese presence at Gwadar port […]

  • China’s rise welcome

    America will continue to welcome China’s rise only if it plays a constructive role in the region, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said. China’s rise welcome if it […]

  • Iraq, Kuwait Ink Maritime Navigation Deal

    Iraq on Tuesday approved a deal with Kuwait regulating the use of the Khor Abdullah shared waterway through which most of Baghdad’s oil exports flow. Iraq, Kuwait Ink Maritime Navigation […]