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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…

Deepening Maritime Diplomacy: NMF Engages with Japan’s Political Minister

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…

DG NMF Speaks at the 27th Strategic Seminar at Kasauli Club

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM, IN (Retd), Director-General, NMF, was a distinguished speaker at the 27th Strategic Seminar on “Thwarting Emerging Geopolitical and Technological Challenges” at #KasauliClub during #Kas…

NMF Engages with YCAPS Leadership to Advance Indo-Pacific Maritime Collaboration

Strengthening academic and strategic exchanges across the Indo-Pacific Capt YP Sharma, Deputy Director, along with Senior Fellows Capt KK Agnihotri and Capt KS Vikramaditya, Comdt Neeraj Sharma, Research Fellow, and NMF researchers Ms Sushmita…

Strengthening India–Japan Maritime Cooperation: NMF Hosts Delegation from the Joint Staff College, Japan

The National Maritime Foundation had the honour of hosting a delegation from the Joint Staff College, Japan, led by Captain NOJO Masashi of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The interaction began with welcome remarks by Vice…

VAdm Pradeep Chauhan Shares India’s Strategic Maritime Perspective at ROK Navy’s 17th Seapower Symposium

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, DG NMF, presenting at the Republic of South Korea Navy's 17th Seapower Symposium in Busan, South Korea, and making a series of telling points while providing an important perspective from India on the maritime geopolitics…

Advancing India–South Korea Maritime Partnership: VAdm Pradeep Chauhan Meets Ambassador Cho Byung-Je

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, DG NMF, in a meeting on 03 June 2025, with Ambassador CHO Byung-Je, former Chancellor of KNDA (Korean National Diplomatic Academy), and incumbent Professor Emeritus of South Korea's Institute for Far Eastern Studies,…