The National Maritime Foundation had the privilege of hosting Major General Roy Sillen, Commander of the Netherlands Defence Academy, and his delegation from the Netherlands War College. Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM, IN (Retd), Director-General, NMF, delivered an insightful address and presentation, followed by an engaging round of discussions with the visiting […]
The Chinese State Council issued a White Paper entitled “China’s National Security in the New Era” on 12 May 2025. Although the full text of the White Paper is available only in Mandarin, an abstract in English has been officially released.[1] This abstract offers a summarised Chinese interpretation of the all-encompassing concept of “national security” […]
In examining the evolving trajectory of Japan’s energy stakes in the Indian Ocean, This article seeks to address the seminal question of whether, in face of the gradual decline in Japan’s oil imports and the corresponding rise of non-fossil fuel sources, Japan’s maritime interest in the Indian Ocean will decrease and, if so, what impact […]
The National Maritime Foundation hosted a vibrant Round Table Discussion with the RAND Corporation, USA. The RAND team included Dr Rafiq Dossani (Senior Economist), Dr John V Parachini (Senior International Defence Researcher), Dr Ted Harshberger and Mr Michael Eussen Matthew (Former US State Department Official). VAdm Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM (Retd), DG NMF, […]
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 […]
The National Maritime Foundation had the privilege of hosting Mr Noriaki Abe, Political Minister, Embassy of Japan. He was warmly welcomed by Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM, IN (Retd), Director-General, NMF. Mr Abe delivered a thought-provoking presentation, followed by an engaging Q&A session where he drew upon his rich experience to respond […]
The “Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation” (FIPIC) was established in 2014 as a strategic initiative by India to strengthen its diplomatic, economic, and cultural engagement with the Pacific Island Countries (PICs). FIPIC comprises 14 Pacific Island nations — Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, […]
Authors: Rebecca Strating and Joanne Wallis. Collingwood, Australia: La Trobe University Press in conjunction with Black Inc, 2024. 287 pages, Rs. 2,000, ISBN: 9781760644512 Girt by Sea: Re-Imagining Australia’s Security is a thought-provoking exploration of Australia’s maritime identity and strategic outlook. Published in April 2024 by La Trobe University Press, the book is co-authored by […]
Abstract: Despite its growing alignment with Pakistan, Indian strategic thinking has largely failed to accord the requisite degree of centrality to Türkiye. This article is the second in a series examining the manner in which India’s own maritime strategies within the western segment of the Indo-Pacific, namely, the Indian Ocean, are impacted by Türkiye’s maritime […]
This paper was first published in the Conference Booklet of the Republic of Korea Navy’s International Seapower Symposium held in Busan, S Korea, on 29 May 2025 Maritime Uncertainty at the Strategic Level In our contemporary times, two broad systems are currently engaged in global competition. The first is a state system that draws […]
Abstract: Türkiye’s expanding presence in the Indian Ocean has emerged as a subject of growing interest within Indian strategic discourse, particularly in light of its increasing engagement in the western Indian Ocean region. This development carries significant implications for India’s maritime geostrategy and its broader Indo-Pacific vision. As Türkiye deepens its diplomatic, economic, and military […]
This article sheds light on the tangible influence of India’s maritime history on its geographical development and cultural blossoming, from antiquity to the present. Tracing the distinct histories and spatial trajectories of two major seafaring Indian polities from the past— the Mauryans and the Cholas— this text attempts to reveal a persistent cultural continuum that […]