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THE CHINESE CONCEPTS OF “FACE” BY HSIEN CHIN HU: A CRITIQUE

It might, at first glance, appear odd that this critique of Ms Hsien Chin Hu’s article, The Chinese Concepts of “Face”[1] is being written at all. After all, the article was published in the journal, “American Anthropologist” in…

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THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MATARBARI PORT AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE REGION

Overview Currently under construction as a deep-sea port in the Moheshkhali sub district of Cox Bazar district of Bangladesh, Matarbari port is located on the southeastern coast, situated south of Chattogram Port (formerly known as Chittagong…

ANALYSING THE LAYERS OF SUBMARINE COMMUNICATION CABLES: LEGAL AND POLICY MEASURES RELEVANT TO INDIA

Keywords: Critical Maritime Infrastructure, Telecommunication Bill 2022, Submarine Cables, Network Management Systems, Cable Landing Station The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) recent recommendations on the licensing…

AFRICA'S MARITIME SECURITY: FROM STRATEGY TO SOLUTIONS

Abstract Africa’s Integrated…

Ships Could Bring Invasive Species to Antarctica, Study Warns - EcoWatch

ASSESSING INDIA’S ROLE IN THE CONSERVATION OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY IN ANTARCTICA

Abstract After nearly four decades of acceding to the Antarctic Treaty,[1] the Parliament of India took a significant step on 06 August 2022, by passing the Indian Antarctic Act, 2022.[2] Last year, Dr Jitendra Singh, the…

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THE INDO-PACIFIC MILITARY CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES: COLLABORATION IS THE KEY

Abstract The Indo-Pacific Region is presently beset with many maritime security problems, both, traditional as well as non-traditional. While traditional problems can only be solved by the States directly concerned; the broad spectrum of…

TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE BLUE ECONOMY: INCORPORATING GREEN NORMS IN SHIPS’ UNDERWATER HULL PROTECTION PRACTICES IN INDIA

Abstract The synthesis report of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (sixth assessment report) has unambiguously stated that the earth’s climate is changing at an alarming rate, with global surface temperature reaching 1.1…

Launch of the Second Advanced Stealth Frigate Warship of Project 17A at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) (Courtesy: The Economic Times)

COMBINING FORCES: STRATEGIC MERGER OF PSU SHIPYARDS FOR A STRONGER ECONOMY

The Government of India’s commitment to implementing significant reforms in Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) has led to policies aimed at consolidating various sectors, with positive results. This paper explores the potential of strategic…

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CHINA’S MANTRA FOR GREAT MARITIME POWERHOOD: PRESIDENT XI’S SPEECH AT 20TH NPC SETS THE AGENDA

Abstract The ‘work report’ speech of the Chinese President in the 20th National Party Congress (NPC) of the Communist Party of China (CPC) had domestic orientation covering various themes related to the governance of the nation and the…

INDIA’S MARITIME IDENTITY

To the average Indian, the sea might evoke a sense of adventure, occasionally a thrill of the unknown, or even a streak of philosophical musing arising from the seemingly infinite expanse of the ocean. For many, especially those dwelling in…

CANADA’S INDO-PACIFIC STRATEGY: CROSSING THE NORTH PACIFIC

The Attraction of the Indo-Pacific The magnetism of the Indo-Pacific and lure of its many beneficial opportunities is attracting nations, many of which have expressed their intentions and expectations in the form of Indo-Pacific…

UKRAINE CRISIS: IMPLICATIONS FOR ASEAN’S MARITIME SECURITY

Keywords: Ukraine, ASEAN, Maritime Security, South China Sea, Southeast Asia Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has impacted the maritime security environment in distant geographic regions such as Southeast Asia. The geopolitical anxieties…