Keywords: Comprehensive Archipelagic Defence Concept; CADC; the Philippines; South China Sea; India A geopolitical storm has been brewing in the South China Sea (SCS) for some time now, and increasingly, the Philippines finds itself at the centre of this turmoil. Over the past decade, successive administrations of the archipelagic nation have employed various strategies to […]
Keywords: AIKEYME Exercise, IOS SAGAR, Capacity Building, Capability enhancement, Western Indian Ocean, Maritime Security Architecture April 2025 has been a milestone month for India’s maritime ambitions, marked by two unprecedented initiatives. On 05 April, while celebrating the 62nd National Maritime Day, the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR set sail from the naval facility at Karwar […]
Ruth Benedict, Mariner Books, reprinted edition 2005.324 pages, ISBN-10: 0-618-61959-3, Rs 1662 (paperback) “They cultivate the pleasures of the flesh like fine arts, and then, when they are fully savoured, they sacrifice them to duty.” – Ruth Benedict The very title of Ruth Benedict’s The Chrysanthemum and the Sword is rich with […]
The vagaries of climatic conditions and increased occurrence of natural hazards have brought into focus the importance of ensuring resilient societies. Since infrastructure has become a key component to the proper functioning of modern societies, inherent within the concept of resilient societies is resilient infrastructure. This becomes more significant in the context of ‘critical’ infrastructure. […]
Introduction The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC [sometimes also abbreviated to IMEEC]) represents a transformative connectivity initiative that emerged from the G20 Summit in New Delhi on 9 September 2023. The memorandum of understanding was signed between India, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, France, Germany, Italy, and the European Union, establishing […]
Making Waves’ is a compilation of maritime news and news analyses drawn from national and international online sources. Drawn directly from original sources, minor editorial amendments are made by specialists on maritime affairs. It is intended for academic research, and not for commercial use. NMF expresses its gratitude to all sources of information, which are […]
Making Waves’ is a compilation of maritime news and news analyses drawn from national and international online sources. Drawn directly from original sources, minor editorial amendments are made by specialists on maritime affairs. It is intended for academic research, and not for commercial use. NMF expresses its gratitude to all sources of information, which are […]
In 2022, the Yoon Suk Yeol administration unveiled the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, marking a significant shift towards a more proactive regional role. The strategy reaffirmed Korea’s enduring commitment to promoting freedom, peace, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, while embracing the principles of openness, inclusiveness, and rules-based order. It underscores Seoul’s ambition to […]
At a focused discussion with Dr Kyunghoon Kim, Associate Research Fellow at KIEP, the NMF delegation — Capt YP Sharma (Deputy Director), Dr Chime Youdon, Mr Tariq Ahmad, Ms Arijita Sinha Roy and Ms Chitali Kohli — explored opportunities to advance India–RoK maritime cooperation From green ports and shipbuilding to offshore platforms and digitalisation, the […]
VAdm Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM, IN (Retd), Director-General of the National Maritime Foundation, delivered a compelling address at the National Defence College (NDC) as part of Module 4: Global Issues and Science & Technology. His insights on maritime law and ocean governance sparked deep reflection and strategic thought. The views expressed by the […]
Deputy Director Capt YP Sharma, National Maritime Foundation, addressed the teachers of Navy Children School (NCS), Delhi, on the theme “Andragogy – An Effective Teaching Methodology”. His insightful session focused on how adult learning principles can enrich classroom engagement and empower teachers to foster deeper understanding and critical thinking.
The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) is now an official member of the High Seas Alliance (HSA). This collaboration strengthens our commitment to safeguarding marine biodiversity beyond areas of national jurisdictions (BBNJ) through impactful, policy-driven research. Together, let’s shape a more sustainable future for our high seas!