South East Asia
Pirate Trap
Many Indonesian pirates are spawned out of economic desperation, and wait for ‘jobs’ in a Batam coffee shop. A Singapore-based academic who has specialised in
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Pirate Rescue
Malaysia maritime authorities have rescued a tanker and a barge which were hijacked in the latest South China Sea pirate attacks, officials said Sunday. A
Terror Attack
Manila correspondents Pandiman have advised that terrorists, believed to be members of the New People’s Army, have reportedly attacked two mining companies in Claver town in northern Surigao. Several hostages are ...
Malacca Arrest
Malaysian maritime authorities said they arrested six Indonesians attempting to rob a ship in the Strait of Malacca, the latest in a surge of piracy attacks in the strategic waterway. The ...
Shifting Scene
There have been concerns voiced that the new, more "muscular approach" being taken by Indian Navy’s could drive pirates over to the Malacca Straits. Since Naval forces first arrived, pirates many ...
Small Security Matters
When considering maritime security matters it is all too often the "big" problems which grab the limelight. Increasingly though security authorities are having to look closer to home - not ...
India Invests in Maritime Security
India’s commitment to the long term development of its naval forces is reflected in the world’s largest democracy having reached another milestone: according to the Swedish think tank Stockholm International ...
Political Talks
India and Malaysia are intensifying diplomatic efforts to step up action to stem threats of piracy, a serious menace which is threatening both nations. Both economies, which rely heavily on global shipping for ...
SAF Change
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is preparing to continue its process of leadership renewal next month. REAR Admiral (RADM) Ng Chee Peng, 41, will take over from Rear Admiral (RADM) Chew ...
Game Changes
There are concerns being voiced that Somali pirates now have the capability of reaching the coastal waters of other nations. Particularly at risk are the waters around Sri Lanka, down the ...Next Page »