MaritimeSecurity.Asia

Dienstag, 11. Oktober 2011

Iranian destroyer deployed for seas operations

The Iranian Navy has deployed the first home-made warship, Jamaran, to the northern Indian Ocean to conduct anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden.Fars News Agency has also reported that the deployment follows the arrival of the 15th flotilla, comprising of Alvand and Bushehr destroyers, at home port.Jamaran is armed with a smart 'Nour' (light) missile and a variety of anti-ship, surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles and is capable of engaging in surface, air and undersea

Donnerstag, 29. September 2011

Reinvigorating the U.S.–Thailand Alliance

By Walter Lohman

Abstract: The United States and Thailand have a long history of close relations. After 9/11, the U.S. renewed its attention to the relationship, identifying shared interests and values. The military coup in 2006 weakened the relationship, but the return of a newly elected civilian government may present an opening for the U.S. to reinvigorate economic, political, and military relations with Thailand. Since World War II, the U.S.–Thai alliance has been the linchpin

Bangladesh-Myanmar Maritime Border Fix Puts Bay of Bengal in Play

After almost 40 years of intermittent and fruitless talks, Bangladesh and Myanmar appear close to a final settlement of their maritime boundary dispute in the Bay of Bengal. Frustrated with stalled negotiations, Bangladesh submitted the case to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in 2009. After a series of oral hearings in September, which included numerous technical arguments, the court recently adjourned and plans to deliver a ruling in March 2012. The speed with

'Strategic relations with India will shape world we live in'

As the center of geopolitics moves toward Asia, India plays a critical role in US strategy, says Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake. Aziz Haniffa reports.
The Obama administration's point man for South Asia, Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake, has said that the US-India relationship is rooted in the shared threat both countries face from international terrorism and the fact that India is situated in a dangerous neighborhood.
Speaking at the Strategic Asia 2011-2012: Asia

'India pillar of stability in Indian Ocean region'

Washington: Observing that Washington sees New Delhi as a pillar of stability and prosperity in the Indian Ocean and beyond, a top American official on Wednesday said the Obama administration visualizes great promise in bringing China, India and the US together. "We see great promise in bringing China, India and the United States even closer together, in formal capacities," Robert Blake, the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia said. Speaking on, "Looking Ahead: US

S'pore defence minister makes introductory visit to M'sia

SINGAPORE: Singapore's Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen and his Malaysian counterpart Ahmad Zahid Hamidi have reaffirmed the good cooperation between the armed forces of their countries.Dr Ng met Dr Ahmad Zahid in Kuala Lumpur on his introductory visit as Singapore's new defence minister.They discussed regional security and the importance of enhancing bilateral ties.Dr Ng also expressed appreciation for Malaysia's search and rescue operations in response to the recent boat accident off Mersing,

Viet Nam, Malaysia agree to broaden ties

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Abdul Razak have affirmed their commitment to develop bilateral relations, meeting the aspirations of the two peoples.

President Truong Tan Sang meets Malaysian King Tuanku Mizan Zainal Billah Shah in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. (Photo: VNS)

The two leaders met in the administrative capital of Putrajaya yesterday, Sep 28, as Sang is on a state visit to Malaysia