In September 2019, the Indian Navy drove away the Shiyan 1, a Chinese research vessel that had been caught operating without authorization in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the coast of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This move was undertaken in line with Article 246 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of … Read more
India emerged from COP28 as a beacon of commitment to a sustainable future, advocating for a phased transition that prioritizes inclusion for all while recognizing the continued role of fossil fuels in the global economy. Yet, amid this discourse, the often-underappreciated narrative of critical minerals has taken center stage in India’s pursuit of a greener, … Read more
A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the amphibious transport dock landing ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) observes a Japanese Self-Defense Force CH-47 Chinook helicopter land while conducting flight operations in preparation for Talisman Sabre 23, in the Coral Sea, July 23, 2023. Credit: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel Alvarado Advertisement Exercise … Read more
Advertisement India and ASEAN enhanced their maritime cooperation with the inaugural ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) from May 2-8. India has long used its navy to build ties with maritime nations in the Indo-Pacific, but this exercise steps up collaboration by tying up with ASEAN as a group. ASEAN is an important strategic partner and India … Read more