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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,…

China’s Expanding Maritime Footprint: Capt KK Agnihotri Speaks on Emerging Security Challenges at CENJOWS

As China's naval ambitions grow bolder, what does it mean for India’s maritime neighbourhood? Capt (IN) Kamlesh Kumar Agnihotri (Retd), Senior Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation, delivered a thought-provoking guest lecture at CENJOWS…

India–Korea Maritime Partnership Strengthened as NMF and KMI Sign Strategic MoU in Busan

A step forward in maritime collaboration! The National Maritime Foundation and the Korea Maritime Institute signed an MoU in Busan, in the esteemed presence of His Excellency Amit Kumar, Indian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, and Colonel…

DG NMF Addresses Indo-Pacific Challenges in the Trump 2.0 Era at CSA Distinguished Lecture Series

Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM (Retd), Director-General of the National Maritime Foundation, delivered a compelling address at the online Distinguished Lecture Series organised by the US-based Council for Strategic Affairs…

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