South China Sea

Second Thomas Shoal

Second Thomas Shoal, located in the north-eastern part of the Spratly Islands, has emerged as a contentious area in the South China Sea. The recent incident near Second Thomas Shoal escalated tensions between China and the Philippines. The Philippine Coast ..

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ASEAN to Hold First-Ever Joint Military Exercise in South China Sea

ASEAN, the Southeast Asian bloc, is set to make history by conducting its inaugural joint military exercise in the highly contested South China Sea. The decision was made during a meeting of military commanders from the 10-member Association of Southeast ..

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SS Montevideo Maru

The Montevideo Maru was a ship that sunk during World War II, resulting in the loss of about 1,060 prisoners of war and civilians from 14 different countries. For 81 years, the wreckage of the ship remained elusive, until a ..

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Balikatan Drills between the US and the Philippines

The Balikatan drills are annual military exercises conducted between the United States and the Philippines. The name “Balikatan” is derived from the Tagalog word “shoulder-to-shoulder,” reflecting the strong partnership between the two countries. Involvement and Types of Exercises More than ..

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Indian Submarine docks in Indonesia for the first time

After traversing the Sunda Strait, the Indian submarine INS Sindhukesari docked in Indonesia. This is the first time an Indian submarine is docking in Indonesia. With this, INS Sindhukesari makes history in India-Indonesia relations. Significance The docking shows India’s increasing ..

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US-Philippines Deal on Military access

The United States Government has built more than 750 military bases all over the world. And more than 120 military bases in Asia alone. However, the military presence between Australia and South Korea is very little. To counter the Chinese ..

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