India’s Maritime Power Projection in the Southwest Indian Ocean Gets a Boost
On February 29, in a virtual ceremony, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian …
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India Is Embracing a ‘Net Security Provider’ Role in the Indian Ocean Region
On August 9, 2021, while presiding over a high-level discussion on maritime security, Indian Prime …
Australia Lists Japan’s Mogami Class as 1 of 4 Contenders for Its Next Frigate
As part of strengthening the Royal Australian Navy’s surface combat fleet capability, Australia is planning …
Will Myanmar Become the Next North Korea?
On February 21, the U.S. Department of Justice indicted Japanese Yakuza leader Takeshi Ebisawa on …
Japan’s Ruling Party Wants to Export Its Next-Generation Fighter. The Public Is Reluctant.
To “achieve the most effective coordination” on co-developing next-generation fighters, Japan, Britain, and Italy have …
Can the Indian Navy Achieve True Interoperability?
In late February 2024, the Indian Navy hosted MILAN 2024, with over 50 countries participating. …
Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard Vessels Again Collide in Contested Waters
Chinese and Philippine vessels have once again collided in a contested part of the South …
Danger and Deterrence in Japan’s Security Environment
As Hamada Yasukazu, former minister of defense of Japan, explained in the document “Defense of …
Myanmar Military, Resistance Alliance Sign China-Brokered Agreement
China’s government has reportedly brokered an agreement between the Myanmar military and an alliance of …