
BLUE ECONOMY AS FOREIGN POLICY INSTRUMENT: STRATEGIC CONVERGENCES AND INDIA–TAIWAN COOPERATION IN THE INDO-PACIFIC
This study positions the Blue Economy as a strategic instrument of foreign policy through which States drive diplomatic leverage by advancing sustainable ocean governance, institutional leadership, and coalition-building…

Maritime Strategy and Space Technology: NMF Hosts Industry Interaction with Astrobase
The National Maritime Foundation recently hosted an industry interaction with Astrobase Space Technologies, focusing on emerging space technologies and the rapid evolution of India’s space ecosystem.
The discussion examined the intersection…

India and Chinese Shipbuilding: Strategic Implications for the Indian Ocean Region
Under its Professional Education Lecture (PEL) Series, the National Maritime Foundation hosted a presentation by Commodore Mohit Goel, NM, on “India and Chinese Shipbuilding: Trends, Challenges, and Strategic Implications.”
The lecture…

INDIA–NEW ZEALAND FREE TRADE AGREEMENT: STRATEGIC AND MARITIME IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA’S ENGAGEMENT WITH OCEANIA
Following several rounds of negotiations launched in March 2025, India and New Zealand concluded one of India’s fastest-negotiated Free Trade Agreements (FTA) in December 2025.[1] The Agreement significantly enhances…

WHY CHINA’S FOURTH AIRCRAFT CARRIER IS LIKELY TO BE NUCLEAR-POWERED
Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – Issue No 14 dated 01 Jan 2026
China’s third aircraft carrier, Fujian was commissioned on 05 Nov 2025. She is a substantial departure from her earlier siblings. Gone is the ramp at the bows which…
