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Areas of Research, Articles, Articles from 2026, Indian and Regional Maritime Security, Ms Kripa Anand

REVIEW OF “BLUE ECONOMY OF THE INDIAN OCEAN: RESOURCE ECONOMICS, STRATEGIC VISION, AND ETHICAL GOVERNANCE”

Authors: Ranadhir Mukhopadhyay, Victor J Loveson, Sridhar D Iyer, and PK Sudarsan. CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group), US & UK 2021. 297 pages, Rs 2963, ISBN: 978-0-367-52382-4 (Paperback) Against the backdrop of intensifying climate change, growing resource pressures, and widening socio-economic inequalities, conventional economic frameworks are under increasing strain. Blue Economy of the Indian […]

2 February 2026 /0 Comments/by admin

Making Waves

MAKING WAVES E-NEWS BRIEF: 01- 15 JANUARY 2026

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 […]

1 February 2026 /0 Comments/by admin

Areas of Research, Articles, Articles from 2026, Indian and Regional Maritime Security, Ms Saaz Lahiri

BETWEEN CONVERGENCE AND CONSTRAINT — INDIA–EU MARITIME COOPERATION UNDER THE STRATEGIC AGENDA 2025

The India-EU Strategic Agenda 2025 and its Joint Communique represent a qualitative deepening of bilateral engagement at a time of heightened maritime insecurity stretching from the Euro-Atlantic to the Indo-Pacific. Recent political signalling — sustained high-level engagement, the successful conclusion of an India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the operationalisation of the Trade and […]

31 January 2026 /0 Comments/by admin

China Briefs, Rear Admiral Monty Khanna

THE PLA NAVY’S DEPERMING RANGES

Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – Issue No 15 dated 27 Jan 2026 The PLA Navy gives considerable importance to mine warfare. This can be gauged not only from the large fleet of minesweepers that it operates, but also for the deperming ranges it has built to measure and reduce the magnetic signature […]

27 January 2026 /0 Comments/by admin

[including BECC], and Ocean Resources, Areas of Research, Articles, Articles from 2026, Chime Youdon, Resilience, Sustainability

FROM HOST TO RULE-SHAPER? CHINA AND THE POLITICS OF HOSTING THE BBNJ SECRETARIAT

China’s formal proposal to host the Secretariat of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, putting forward Xiamen as its prospective location, has drawn both anticipation and apprehension. Submitted on 16 January 2026, just one day before the Agreement’s entry into force, the move was widely interpreted as a deliberate act of diplomatic […]

27 January 2026 /0 Comments/by admin

Areas of Research, Articles, Articles from 2026, John J Vachaparambil, Public International Maritime Law

LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGES FOR ENSURING SUSTAINABLE MARINE FISHERIES IN INDIA

Keywords: MARINE FISHERIES, MFRAs, RFMOs, MARITIME ZONES, IUU FISHING, SDG This research-article examines the legal and institutional challenges that hinder India’s efforts to ensure sustainable marine fisheries. It highlights the multiplicity of ministries involved, overlapping mandates, conflicting regulations, the absence of a cohesive national framework, and the urgent need for harmonisation and modernisation. […]

24 January 2026 /0 Comments/by admin

Areas of Research, Articles, Articles from 2026, Indian and Regional Maritime Security, Ms Aditi Thakur

NAVIGATING TÜRKIYE’S MARITIME ENGAGEMENT WITH INDONESIA AND THE PUZZLE OF REGIONAL ALIGNMENT

Abstract: As part of its continuing efforts to expand its reach into the Indian Ocean, Türkiye’s strategy in the region is increasingly shaped by its alignment with Muslim-majority states, with the broader aim of crafting an alternative power bloc to the Saudi-led order—as many scholars interpret it, a step towards realising Ankara’s neo-Ottoman […]

22 January 2026 /0 Comments/by admin

Areas of Research, Articles, Articles from 2026, Indian and Regional Maritime Security

BOOK REVIEW – “SHIPBUILDING TRENDS AND THE RISE OF THE INDO-PACIFIC”

Commodore (Dr) Sanjay Kumar Jha (Retd); Pentagon Press, 2024; 201 Pages, ISBN: 978-93-90095-94-0, Rs 995 (Hardback) “The relationship between human evolution and the seas is symbiotic. Shipbuilding has been the foundation of this relationship.” This quote by Commodore Jha captures the essence of his book, which traces humanity’s maritime journey from simple paddled […]

15 January 2026 /0 Comments/by admin

Making Waves

MAKING WAVES E-NEWS BRIEF: 16- 31 DECEMBER 2025

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 […]

15 January 2026 /0 Comments/by admin

[including BECC], and Ocean Resources, Areas of Research, Articles, Articles from 2026, Chime Youdon, Resilience, Sustainability

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 amid the evolving geopolitical complexities of the Indo-Pacific. Rather than treating the Blue Economy solely as an environmental or development framework, the paper conceptualises it […]

11 January 2026 /0 Comments/by admin

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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 between maritime strategy and orbital capabilities, highlighting how space-based assets increasingly underpin maritime domain awareness, navigation, communications, and strategic deterrence. As India expands its […]

9 January 2026 /0 Comments/by admin

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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 examined shipbuilding not merely as an industrial enterprise, but as a critical instrument of maritime statecraft. Beyond fleet expansion, shipbuilding enables enduring strategic relationships […]

7 January 2026 /0 Comments/by admin

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