Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Challenge Amid Rising Sino–Indian Competition Over Cobalt-Rich Seamount

As strategic competition between China and India intensifies, Sri Lanka finds itself at the center of a new geopolitical challenge. The focus is on the region’s valuable cobalt reserves, adding complexity to the already tense dynamics in the Indian Ocean....
Lakshadweep

India’s Strategic Moves in Indian Ocean

India plans to build a new naval base off the country's south-west coast and close to the Maldives, a move amid rising tensions between Delhi and the island nation. The Indian Navy plans to construct INS Jatayu on Minicoy, the...
Mohamed Muizzu-Maldives

Maldives President’s Anti-India Policies

The Maldives' government's "anti-India stance" may be detrimental to the island nation's development, according to the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and the Democrats. The warning comes amid strained relations between the two nations and the Maldives' affinity towards China, a...
Indian Ocean

Drone Strikes and Onboard Fires in the Indian Ocean

A drone strike caused an explosion and fire on a merchant ship in the Arabian Sea, causing no casualties. The ship, carrying crude oil, was heading towards Mangaluru from Saudi Arabia. An Indian Coast Guard vessel, ICGS Vikram, has been...
Indian Ocean

Australia and India’s Collaborative Defense Strategy against China’s Growing Naval Power in the Indian Ocean

In May 2022, the Haiwangxing, a Chinese navy Type 815 electronic surveillance ship, sailed near Australia's Harold E. Holt naval communication station, showcasing China's willingness to eavesdrop on allied communications. This raised concerns in Canberra, similar to those in New...
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Crisis Recovery: A Strategic Foreign Policy Approach

Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the United Nations General Assembly in the US in September 2023, emphasizing the need for climate finance and international solidarity for smaller, climate-vulnerable, and debt-inflicted countries like Sri Lanka. He called on developed countries...
Map of Europe and Asia

Map of Europe and Asia

Map of Europe and Asia are two of the seven continents on Earth. They are located in the eastern hemisphere, with Europe to the west of Asia. The boundary between these two continents is not well-defined, and there are different...
South Asia Map

South Asia Map

South Asia is a subregion of Asia that comprises the southern part of the Asian continent. It includes eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. South Asia is known for its diverse geography, rich culture,...
Map of Asia countries

Map of Asia countries

Asia is the largest and most populous continent on Earth, covering approximately 30% of the world's land area and is home to over 4.5 billion people. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Indian Ocean to...
Russia, China to hold naval exercise off South Africa in Indian Ocean

Russia, China to hold naval exercise off South Africa in Indian Ocean

Russia and China will hold naval exercises in the Indian Ocean off the coast of South Africa next month in another sign of strengthening their ties with Africa's most developed nation amid the war in Ukraine and global financial uncertainty....
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