Seeing the Same Waters Differently: Reflections on Maritime Domain Awareness in the Indo-Pacific
Maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific has moved from a technical task to a strategic and political one. States agree on the concept but differ in capability and intent. The region’s many overlapping mechanisms are poorly integrated, and industry offers no fix because the obstacles are political. The report proposes a naval ITEC programme, a dedicated undersea channel and middle-power coordination as US commitment wavers.
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Hamas calculus, Israel’s gamble: How October 7 reshaped the region, 3 years on
Why did Hamas plan the attack, and three years later, where do Israel and Palestine stand? An Expert Explains.
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For both Tehran and the White House, managing the home front can matter as much as gaining on the battlefield
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Conflicts are increasingly viewed through the implications for the wider balance of power