Japan’s Basic Plan on Ocean Policy

Japan’s Basic Plan on Ocean Policy was adopted recently by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet. This five-year ocean policy seeks to strengthen marine security amid the growing Chinese assertiveness in the regional seas. It focuses on bolstering the country’s coast ..

Tags: china-japan • Indo-Pacific • Japan

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

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 ..

Tags: Bilateral Exercise • Indo-Pacific • Indo-Pacific Region • South China Sea • United States

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Japan’s Overseas Security Assistance (OSA) Programme

On April 5, 2023, Japan announced its decision to provide financial support to help nations strengthen their defences. This announcement marked a radical departure from the regulations that have been preventing the use of foreign aid for military objectives. The ..

Tags: Indo-Pacific • Japan

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Japan’s Plan for Free & Open Indo-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida recently introduced a new plan to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region during his visit to India. The plan is aimed at forging stronger ties with countries in South and Southeast Asia to counter ..

Tags: china-japan • india-japan • Indo-Pacific • Japan • malabar exercise

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2022

Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2022 will be held from November 23 to 25 this year. What is Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD)? The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) is the apex international conference organized by the Indian Navy every year. The National ..

Tags: Indo-Pacific • Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative • Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) • National Maritime Foundation

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • Events Current Affairs

Keen Sword Military Exercise

The joint military exercise – Keen Sword 23 – is being held from November 10 to 19 this year. What is the Keen Sword exercise? Exercise Keen Sword is a joint and bilateral field training exercise between the US military ..

Tags: Indo-Pacific • Joint Military Excercise • Joint Military Training • Senkaku Islands

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs