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Somalia: Averting a Descent into Political Violence
Tensions are running high following the Somali parliament’s decision to extend the incumbent president’s mandate by two years. External partners should urgently convene – and mediate – talks among..
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A FUTURE CHINESE INDIAN OCEAN FLEET?
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is now the largest navy in the world. This development, announced in the U.S. Department of Defense’s 2020 annual report on the Chinese military, appears to..
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What is the state of Somalia and could the region return to piracy?
Ensuring onshore socioeconomic stability remains key to repressing a resurgence of piracy in the Indian Ocean.
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India: Urgent Need for Legislation on Maritime Piracy
India does not have separate domestic legislation on piracy and prosecution for piracy as a crime has not been included in the Indian Penal Code or the Code of Criminal Procedure, the panel noted.
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US Navy Ship Deployed to Mombasa Port
The US has deployed a navy ship to the port of Mombasa to boost maritime security in the region.
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Cabo Delgado Conflict: Escalating tensions and COVID-19
Since 2017, the ongoing conflict in Mozambique’s northernmost province, Cabo Delgado, has cost the lives of more than 1000 people, displaced some 355,000 and left 712,000 needing humanitarian..
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Will the Wakashio wreck improve Africa’s ability to respond to maritime disasters?
Despite decades of policy work, countries party to the Nairobi Convention still have different capabilities in responding to marine pollution incidents, including equipment and personnel. During a..
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Biden must not let the Indian Ocean slip away like the South China Sea
Joe Biden's list of inauguration pledges were long and largely domestic. But as he grapples over the coming months with his new administration's many conflicting priorities in Asia, the United States..
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