Geopolitics
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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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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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China’s fishing industry’s impact on maritime security
The evolution of China’s fishing industry – from inshore to offshore fishing – is posing both challenges and opportunities for regional maritime security. Facing rising demand for aquatic products and […]
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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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PALM 6
As the United States seeks to put more focus in the Pacific, for the first time delegates from Washington were present at the Pacific Island Leader’s Meeting (PALM). Pacific leader’s […]
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Troubled Waters
“Were Hezbollah to target gas platform and production rigs, such an attack would likely provoke a robust response from Israeli forces, which may in turn precipitate a broader conflict.” – Anthony […]
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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 […]
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US-Philippine Alliance
With Washington turning its attention more to the Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. has agreed to increase military aid to the Philippines and help its ally on maritime security. China tensions spur deeper […]
