Maritime Powers

  • Maritime kidnappings at 10-year high

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    IMB issues stark report. Maritime kidnappings at 10-year high: watchdog The number of maritime kidnappings hit a ten-year high in 2016, with waters off the southern Philippines becoming increasingly dangerous, […]

  • Pirates kill eight off Philippines

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    The apparent act of piracy came as Duterte gave a six-month deadline to soldiers to eliminate Islamic militants from the country. Pirates blamed for the death of 8 fishermen in […]

  • US, Iran face off again

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    Tensions rise in the Persian Gulf Destroyer USS Mahan Fires Warning Shots in Standoff with Iranian Forces By: Sam LaGrone This post has been updated with a statement from U.S. […]

  • Egypt’s new Red Sea patrol

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    Egypt is the only force in the Middle East that owns a highly trained, powerful army ready to confront any challenge, says former officer. Egypt establishes highly-trained special navy forces […]

  • Japan pushes back

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    Keeping China at bay. Coast Guard to set up body to promote maritime safety in Southeast Asia TOKYO — The Japan Coast Guard plans to establish an organization dedicated to […]

  • Duterte welcomes Russia

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    Another challenge for Mr Trump? Duterte asks Russia to be Philippine ally and protector MANILA: With Cabinet officials in tow, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte toured the Admiral Tributs, a Russian […]

  • PLA Navy conducts ops

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    Sabres rattled ahead of new US President’s inauguration. China Confirms Military Presence and Military Exercises in South China Sea Ana Ablaza For the first time, China confirmed conducting military exercises by […]

  • PH moves closer to Russia

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    In the old days, this would alarm America. Duterte open to naval exercises with Russia BY CATHERINE S. VALENTE, TMT AND FERNAN MARASIGAN, TMT PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte is considering joint […]

  • New ships for Pakistan?

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    Zakaullah says strong navy vital to protect maritime interests. Navy likely to acquire modern warships KARACHI: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah has said that an efficient and strong […]

  • Russia’s Asian pivot

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    No Tweets from Trump yet… Russia keen to hold naval exercises in South China Sea Russia has said it would look into holding naval exercises in the South China Sea […]

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