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India, China and fortifying the Africa outreach

India, China and fortifying the Africa outreach By, Harsh V. Pant is Director, Studies at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and Professor of International Relations at King's College London. Abhishek Mishra is a Junior Fellow at ORF, New Delhi Introduction # The COVID-19 pandemic has been a great leveller across the world. But its effects stand to be devastating particularly in Africa, where economic and public health conditions are extremely vulnerable. # Although African

Mission SAGAR

Mission SAGAR Mission SAGAR is a major milestone in India’s engagement with the countries in the Indian Ocean Region, in line with ‘SAGAR — Security and Growth for All in the Region. Launched on May 10, 2020, Mission SAGAR is India’s initiative to deliver COVID-19-related assistance to the countries in the Indian Ocean Region. Mission SAGAR is in line with India’s role as the first responder in the region and builds on the excellent relations existing bet

Independent but not alone (INDIA-UK)

Independent but not alone Context: The article authored by Ben Wallace, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Defence discusses the historic as well as contemporary defence relations between India and the United Kingdom. Background: India played a big role in the Second World War. Indian soldiers were involved in British operations in Asia, Africa, the Mediterranean as well as the Pacific region. Indians formed the largest all-volunteer force in the world, with

The challenges of walking the Indo-Pacific talk

The challenges of walking the Indo-Pacific talk Context The recently concluded third annual United States-India 2+2 ministerial dialogue has amplified the ongoing conversation in India on the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), the Indo-Pacific, the threat from China, and, the United States as a potential ‘alliance’ partner. The international community has once again decided to court New Delhi to play a decisive role in shaping the region’s strategic future.

Freedom of Navigation Operation (FONOP) of USA in Lakshadweep and its issues

Freedom of Navigation Operation (FONOP) of USA in Lakshadweep and its issues Introduction On April 7,2020- the U.S.’s 7th Fleet Destroyer, the USS John Paul Jones, conducted a ‘Freedom of Navigation Operation’ 130 nautical miles west of the Lakshadweep Islands inside India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Issue with FONOP View of USA: Not only was this exercise conducted without requesting India’s consent, but the U.S. 7th Fleet noted in its pre

Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)

Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) The 7th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), a biennial event, was hosted by the French Navy at La Réunion from 28 June to 01 July 2021. IONS, conceived by the Indian Navy in 2008, seeks to enhance maritime cooperation among Navies of the littoral states of the IOR by providing an open and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant maritime issues that would lead to a common understanding of the way ahead. The chair

Geopolitical Significance of Ports

Geopolitical Significance of Ports (IR) Act as geopolitical assets: Ports enhance the projection of strategic reach, which helps strengthen the country’s control over important sea and energy supply routes. E.g. Indian Navy’s staging base at Agalega Islands will enable marine patrols over the Mozambique Channel and allow to keep an eye on commercial corridors throughout southern Africa. Strengthens Maritime Security: E