South East Asia

  • A look at maritime security in Malaysia

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    Given events in Lahad Datu and the fact that the infiltration originates from the sea, people are asking questions about the state of maritime security. A look at maritime security […]

  • Iranian fleet heading to Malacca Straits

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    Iran’s Navy Commander has said that the 24th fleet of the country’s Navy is leaving China’s port city of Zhangjiagang for the Strait of Malacca. Iran 24th fleet heading for […]

  • The Role of ReCAAP

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    The surge in maritime piracy and robbery in Southeast Asia that followed the Asian Financial Crisis led to the signing ReCAAP. This paper looks at the current state of the […]

  • China hikes defence budget

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    China today hiked its defence budget by 10.7 per cent to USD 115.7 billion well above this year’s Indian defence spending of USD 37.4 billion. China hikes defence budget to […]

  • China Frets Over India Atomic Subs

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    India recently test-fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead – something that is of serious concern to both Pakistan and China. China Frets Over India’s Atomic […]

  • Arrival of new warship delayed

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    The arrival of the BRP Ramon Alcaraz, the second warship acquired by the Philippines from the United States, has been moved back again to August. Arrival of new Phl warship […]

  • Abe cites Thatcher

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    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 […]

  • Iran fleet voyage through Malacca Strait

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    Iran’s Navy Commander says that a naval fleet of the country has crossed the Strait of Malacca for the first time since the Islamic Revolution. Iran fleet makes maiden voyage […]

  • America’s Pivot, Taiwan and Anti-Access

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    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 […]

  • Sabah Standoff

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    The Philippines sent six navy ships and an aircraft to the seas of Sulu and Tawi-Tawi as deadline for the Sultanate of Sulu’s “royal army” to leave Sabah looms, officials […]

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