Tag: Indian Ocean

Belt and Road Initiative: Geopolitical Analysis

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http://www.youtube.com/watch The Belt and Road initiative is a convergence of China's New Silk Road project to create land routes through Central Asia, linking Eurasia and Europe, with the New Maritime Silk Road initiative to build a network of ports and logistics in the Indian Ocean region. This presentation analyses the geopolitics of the Belt and … Continue reading Belt and Road Initiative: Geopolitical Analysis

French Foreign Policy in East Africa: Not Without Challenges, but Promising Signs Exist – Future Directions International

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France is concerned about the increasing influence of China in the East African region. Its renewed interest there is partly due to a desire to offset China’s gains while also deepening mutually-beneficial economic and political links with three key regional countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya. — Read on http://www.futuredirections.org.au/publication/french-foreign-policy-in-east-africa-not-without-challenges-but-promising-signs-exist/

Indian, French submarines carry out 35-hour long drill off Djibouti coast – The Week

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Last week, for more than 35 hours, an Indian submarine and a French nuclear attack submarine carried out a naval drill as part of Varuna 19.2 to train their crew in detection, tracking and plunge attack while maintaining control over maritime areas. — Read on http://www.theweek.in/news/india/2019/05/29/indian-french-submarines-carry-out-35-hour-long-drill-off-djibouti-coast.html

The New Great Game in the Indian Ocean

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http://www.youtube.com/watch The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean, its littoral countries are home to almost half the world’s population. two-thirds of the world’s trade passes through the Indian Ocean, including most of its oil supplies. It is no surprise then that the Indian Ocean is fast emerging as the world’s most actively contested geopolitical … Continue reading The New Great Game in the Indian Ocean

Geopolitics of the Indian Ocean: the Indo-Pacific

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http://www.youtube.com/watch The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean, its littoral countries are home to almost half the world’s population. two-thirds of the world’s trade passes through the Indian Ocean, including most of its oil supplies. It is no surprise then that the Indian Ocean is fast emerging as the world’s most actively contested geopolitical … Continue reading Geopolitics of the Indian Ocean: the Indo-Pacific