Maritime Powers
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Swift Visit
High Speed Vessel Swift’s (HSV 2) civilian master and military detachment officer-in-charge discussed combating piracy and continued cooperation efforts during an office call with Tanzanian naval leadership. Swift Leaders discuss […]
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Establishing Security
Iran’s Navy commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has stated that the Iranian Navy has “the capability to establish security and peace in the region in cooperation with regional countries” Iran […]
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Insurance Weapon
However efficient Gunboat diplomacy may once have been, it is neither desirable or implementable in the context of the ongoing Syrian crisis. The geopolitical considerations that have to be taken […]
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Russia to Defend Tartus
An Interfax news report has quoted a Russian navy official as saying that two vessels are nearly ready to head for port of Tartus in Syria to protect Russian nationals […]
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Law of the Sea
According to U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp, Jr., the U.S. Coast Guard needs a comprehensive legal framework that addresses activities on, over, and under the world’s oceans to […]
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Closer Ties
The United States and India agreed on Wednesday to deepen cooperation in the defence industry, maritime security and cyber security, with Washington highlighting what it said was a “closer convergence” […]
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Challenging Disputes
Maritime disputes between China and some neighboring countries have escalated in recent years. A number of factors have contributed to the current maritime challenge. This article offers a Chinese view of […]
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MSC
The MSC is a three-day conference that examines activities required to achieve, enhance and coordinate international security cooperation and awareness. Maritime Security Conference Addresses Maritime Safety And Security Issues Through […]
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Constructive Role
American plans to gradually move a large part of its warships to the Pacific region have raised concerns in China over respect to regional balances. Beijing has urged Washington to play “a […]
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Lost at Sea
Can the Obama administration succeed where its predecessors failed on the Law of the Sea treaty? Lost at Sea By James Kraska, Foreign Policy Few modern treaties have generated more […]