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Month: April 2024

Houthis attack four ships in Indian Ocean, Red Sea

DUBAI: As part of their continuous assault against international commerce in support of Palestinians opposing Israel’s military actions in Gaza, Yemen’s Houthis claimed to have launched a drone attack against the MSC Orion container ship in the Indian Ocean. Portugal-registered Zodiac Maritime is the registered owner of MSC Orion, which was sailing between the ports […]

Balancing Tides: India’s Competition with China for Dominance of the Indian Ocean Region

India’s strategic outlook has long focused on continental challenges, particularly from Pakistan and China, relegating maritime concerns to the back burner. However, the Indian Ocean Region, which New Delhi has traditionally viewed as part of its sphere of influence, is becoming a much higher strategic priority, especially as China’s influence in the region rises.  The […]