
NMF and Korea Institute for Maritime Strategy Sign MoU to Strengthen India–Republic of Korea Maritime Cooperation
In a significant step towards advancing India–Republic of Korea maritime cooperation, the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) and the Korea Institute for Maritime Strategy (KIMS) formalised their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum…

NMF Senior Fellow Highlights Need for Regional Cooperation on Non-Traditional Maritime Security Challenges
Captain Ranendra S Sawan, Senior Fellow for Regional Maritime Security at the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), addressed the importance of conceptual alignment in responding to non-traditional maritime security challenges at the Maritime…

NMF Recognised in Taipei; Announces Special Journal Issue on Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy (NSP+)
The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) was recognised for its contributions to maritime scholarship at an international conference held in Taipei, attended by a distinguished gathering of diplomats, scholars, and strategic experts.
During the…

NMF Director General Calls on Taiwan’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs; Reaffirms Democratic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM, IN (Retd), Director-General of the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), paid a courtesy call on Mr Baushuan Ger, Vice Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan.
Building on years of constructive…

NMF and Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute Sign MoU to Deepen India–Japan Maritime Cooperation
The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) and the Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant milestone in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and Japan.
The…

NMF Hosts Professional Education Lecture on “Mobilising for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific”
The National Maritime Foundation (NMF) hosted Mr Arzan Tarapore, Research Fellow at the Centre for International Security and Cooperation, Stanford University, for a Professional Education Lecture (PEL) on the theme “Mobilising for a Free…

NMF Hosts Expert Lecture on Maritime Legal Perspectives by Dr Nguyen Ba Cuong
Dr Nguyen Ba Cuong, Director and Managing Partner of SRISI, delivered a distinguished presentation at the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) titled “From Reefs to Islands: Legal Positions and State Practice.” The lecture examined key legal…

NMF and KIEP Explore New Horizons in India–RoK Maritime Partnership
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…

DG NMF Addresses National Defence College on Maritime Law & Ocean Governance
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.…

NMF Joins the High Seas Alliance to Advance Global Ocean Governance
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,…

NMF Hosts Delegation from the Netherlands Defence Academy and Netherlands War College
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,…

NMF Hosts High-Level Round Table Discussion with RAND Corporation, USA
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…
