June 22, 2012 — As the Obama administration revamps its Asian strategy in response to a rising China, the U.S. military is eyeing a return to some familiar bases from its last conflict in the region — the Vietnam War. In recent weeks, the Pentagon has intensified discussions with Thailand about creating a regional disaster-relief hub at […]
THE world is transforming fast. The starting point for any discussion about the nations of Asean must be their inexorable rise as global economic and political players. In the United Kingdom, we recognise that this region is essential to achieving our foreign policy goals and as an engine of economic growth for the world. For […]
The European parliament massively rejected a controversial global pact to battle counterfeiting and online piracy Wednesday, quashing any possibility of EU ratification. Twenty-two of the 27 EU states as well as other countries, including the United States and Japan, signed the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) in January but the treaty has yet to be ratified […]
THE world is transforming fast. The starting point for any discussion about the nations of Asean must be their inexorable rise as global economic and political players. In the United Kingdom, we recognise that this region is essential to achieving our foreign policy goals and as an engine of economic growth for the world. For […]
The coasts of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden have been home for some of the worst acts of piracy for years, costing lives and billions of dollars in damage every year and threatening Indian Ocean trade and shipment in one of the most vital trade routes in the world. But this part of the […]
By Craig Whitlock, Saturday, June 23, 8:26 AM As the Obama administration revamps its Asian strategy in response to a rising China, the U.S. military is eyeing a return to some familiar bases from its last conflict in the region — the Vietnam War. In recent weeks, the Pentagon has intensified discussions with Thailand about creating a regional disaster-relief hub at an […]
Published on June 18, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments Nikolai Sukhanov, chairman of the Russian Professional Union of Sailors: ”Unfortunately, ransom is still the only guarantee for a safe liberation of sailors, but trade union leaders note that some countries want to prohibit paying ransom” Maritime unions ask UN to tackle piracy Leaders of […]
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Myanmar have discussed the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) issue and reiterated the importance of the freedom of navigation and unimpeded commerce in the area, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday. The two countries agreed to collaborate on various fields of cooperation at the conclusion of […]
With so few U.S.-Flagged ships and carriers, is America still a maritime power?Stephen Carmel, Sr. Vice President Maritime Services at Maersk Line, Limited. I have three thoughts in reflection of this article and the comments within. The first is how impressive the international trade order is today. The system is resilient to minor disruption, and […]
Published on June 14, 2012 by Mark Lowe · No Comments 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” of strategic interests. US, India eye closer defence ties and more trade To deepen […]