Indo-Pacific

Japan’s Basic Plan on Ocean Policy

May 1, 2023

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 ..

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Balikatan Drills between the US and the Philippines

April 12, 2023

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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Japan’s Overseas Security Assistance (OSA) Programme

April 10, 2023

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 ..

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Japan’s Plan for Free & Open Indo-Pacific

March 22, 2023

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 ..

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Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2022

November 22, 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 ..

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Keen Sword Military Exercise

November 18, 2022

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 ..

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QUAD Leaders Summit 2022

May 24, 2022

The 2022 Quad summit started in Tokyo, Japan on 24th May 2022. The leaders of the Quad countries (Australia, India, Japan, and the United States) will participate. What are the highlights of the Summit? Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US ..

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Global Security Initiative

April 30, 2022

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2022, Chinese President Xi Jinping has put forward a new Global Security Initiative. Why is the purpose of Global security initiative? According to the Chinese president, ..

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