Authors: Tomasz Łukaszuk. Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group), US & UK 2025. 192 pages, Rs 1136, ISBN: 978-1-032-91248-6 (Paperback) The strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) has grown significantly in the twenty-first century. As one of the world’s most vital maritime spaces, the Indian Ocean carries a substantial share of global trade […]
Backdrop This article seeks to provide critical albeit baseline inputs for policy-formulation with regard to the adoption nature-based solutions (NbS) for the enhancement of resilience of coastal infrastructure. Although NbS is often intuitively perceived to be a more attractive option than conventional- or hard infrastructure (commonly referred-to as “grey” infrastructure) the adoption of […]
The National Maritime Foundation partnered with the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, to convene a high-impact session on ports, shipping, and blue economy resilience. The session featured a fireside chat moderated by Dr Chime Youdon, Head of the Resilience, Sustainability and Ocean Resources (RSOR) Cluster at the National Maritime Foundation. The discussion focused […]
Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 20 dated 31 Mar 2026 The Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey (GMGS) operates under the direct control of China Geological Survey, Ministry of Land and Resources. It is a comprehensive scientific institution which conducts national basic, strategic and public beneficial investigation and research of […]
Damage to ‘critical’ underwater infrastructure (CUI) especially submarine communication cables continues to make headlines in 2026. With six ‘outages’ of cable systems again in the Baltic Sea within the span of a week from December 2025 to January 2026, the narrative of ‘sabotage’ of underwater infrastructure has neither lost focus nor steam.[1] Significant […]
As the Iran crisis continues to unfold, a range of disruptions—from energy-supply concerns to rising shipping risks—are shaping global narratives about its wider consequences. Among these, one claim has gained particular traction: that Russia is quietly “winning the war.”[1] The logic appears straightforward. As instability grips the Gulf and raises concerns over critical […]
The National Maritime Foundation, in collaboration with the Rashtram School of Public Leadership at the Indian International Centre, convened a thought-provoking session examining India’s maritime identity and future trajectory. The discussion brought together diverse perspectives on the need to strengthen maritime consciousness as a critical component of India’s national outlook. Contributions ranged from Mr Shobhit […]
Keywords Strait of Hormuz; India; Iran; Maritime Security of Energy; Maritime Conflict Geography; International Maritime Law; Oil Chokepoint The ongoing armed conflict in the Persian Gulf and its environs, principally involving Iran, the US, and Israel, has not only jeopardised the stability of West Asia but has also extended the theatre of conflict […]
Under its Professional Education Lecture Series, the National Maritime Foundation hosted Sujit Baxi, Director General of the Warship Design Bureau, for a lecture on “Design and Construction of Warships in India.” The session traced India’s journey towards achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction, highlighting the steady evolution of indigenous capabilities across platforms and systems. […]
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Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 19 dated 19 Mar 2026 China has over the years created four large Institutes of Oceanography that function under the Ministry of Natural Resources, often with collaboration with a provincial government/body. Three of these (First, Second, and Third) were established between the late […]
The National Maritime Foundation hosted a distinguished delegation from the Joint Command and Staff Course, Kenya Defence Forces, comprising faculty and international participants, for a comprehensive briefing on India’s maritime outlook. The session provided an overview of the strategic significance of the Indo-Pacific, with particular emphasis on evolving maritime security challenges and the importance of […]