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India is not just boosting its military and deterrence but also deepening cooperation with Quad nations, ASEAN and the Pacific islands. But with India still no match for China, it is likely to work on increasing collective pressure while avoiding military measures that would invite a Beijing blowbackOn August 10, Chinese warship Hai Yang 24 Hao, a surveillance vessel, called at the Sri Lankan
New Delhi: Referring to the recent incident of water cannon being used at Philippines supply boat by Chinese coast guard ship, India on Friday said that issues in the South China Sea need to be resolved peacefully while urging China and the Philippines to adhere to international laws."Let me emphasize where we are on the South China Sea developments. We’ve always felt that the issues need to be
Submarines and aircraft carriers will not be part of the exercise, which aims to demonstrate intricate interoperability among platforms. Importantly, officials stress that the exercise is not aimed at China and should not be viewed as a manoeuvre by the Quad countries against any specific nation.As a first, Australia will host the four-nation naval exercise ‘Malabar’ involving Australia, India,
This combination photo shows the site of a naval base under construction in Ream, CambodiaAs rising global power China is being assertive in every domain now and India is treading a sensitive path in dealing diplomatically with its neighbours who seems to be adamant about its expansionist policies. China’s claim over the territories of the South China Sea is part of the same modus operandi and to
According to an Indian embassy official, two Indian navy ships, the INS Kolkata guided missile destroyer and INS Sahyadri frigate, have docked in Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby, for a two-day visit.The embassy stated that this visit aims to enhance maritime cooperation and security in the region. India, holding the rotating presidency of the G20, will participate in the Quadrilateral
Hong Kong: China, through the growing reach of the powerful People’s Liberation Army (PLA), has made abundantly clear what its ambitions are towards territories on its periphery and strategic competitors. Consequently, the USA and its friends must demonstrate resolve against expanding Chinese military coercion.In July, the RAND Corporation issued a report entitled Inflection Point: How to Reverse
New Delhi: The cooperation between India and Japan continues to deepen over time as the two nations share historical linkages with exchanges between the two countries being traced to the 6th century when Buddhism was introduced in Japan.As both nations deal with the challenges provided by an aggressive China in the Asian region, India’s political ties to Japan have grown significantly over the
Washington: US and Australia on Saturday agreed to further cooperate with India, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines and Korea to ensure the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific at the 33rd Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN).Officials from the two countries on Saturday met in Brisbane. The US delegation was led by Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J Austin, and Secretary of State,
Brisbane: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that Washington stands with the nations resisting China’s "bullying behaviour," as he began bilateral talks in Australia to oppose Beijing’s sweeping claims in the Asia-Pacific.For the negotiations, which will also centre on an agreement to give Australia a fleet of submarines powered by US nuclear technology, Austin and US Secretary of State
New Delhi: Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening as part of his two-day visit to India.Later in the evening, Hayashi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the Hyderabad House.On Friday, the Japanese Foreign Minister will attend the India- Japan Forum at Imperial Hotel in New Delhi.Hayashi will depart for