national security

Reports of the demise of crewed naval vessels have been greatly exaggerated.

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Armies are getting smaller, weapons technology is getting more powerful and geopolitical tensions are all over the place.

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The appearance of Maldives president Muizzu alongside Narendra Modi signals the warming of the relationship between the island nation and regional power India.

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The so-called ISIS caliphate established in 2014 may no longer exist, and its leadership gone, but the security outlook in its former territories remains bleak.

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A parliamentary supermajority is a chance for Mohammad Muizzu’s government to overhaul foreign policy, but Maldives thrives by embracing all willing partners.

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Maldives has launched its first tactical drones. The eyes in the sky will improve the country’s defence force’s monitoring, surveillance, and data capabilities.

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Solomon Islands host crucial elections watched from Beijing to Washington, but only China is putting its money where its mouth is in the region and it’s working

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Australia has an opportunity to strengthen its relationship with Maldives, a key strategic component in the Indian Ocean ramp-up.

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As they celebrate 50 years of partnership, can Australia and ASEAN further improve their maritime security cooperation within the region?

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Looking ahead to next 50 years of the ASEAN-Australia partnership.

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If India wants to counter China in the region, it will need American help. The question is how long it will delay this.

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