India’s interest in developing Sabang port in northern Sumatra is often interpreted as a response to China’s expanding maritime presence in the Indian Ocean. This does not capture India’s more immediate priorities. Sabang will acquire …
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The marine park around the Cocos (Keeling) Islands should be understood as a national security asset, not just a conservation zone. This demands a whole-of-government approach coordinated by Australia’s Department of Defence, other Commonwealth and …
China’s expanding presence beyond the first island chain is most likely to generate incidents, friction and escalation risks not through deliberate aggression but through growing operational proximity. As Chinese military, paramilitary and law-enforcement activity becomes …
Possible renewed momentum for the Quad should not distract Canberra from a more reliable option for supporting security in the Indian Ocean: revitalising the Australia–India–France trilateral. After a 3 February meeting, US Secretary of State …
Canberra and New Delhi should elevate their defence cooperation to a new level. This could include Boeing P-8 maritime patrols, joint naval patrols in the Indian Ocean, and military support for humanitarian assistance and disaster …