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INTEGRATING NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS INTO COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE — LIMITS, UNCERTAINTY, AND POLICY CHALLENGES

MARITIME DIMENSIONS OF OPERATION EPIC FURY

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REVIEW OF “INDIA’S ROLE IN THE INDIAN OCEAN REGION IN THE 21ST CENTURY: MARITIME GOVERNANCE PERSPECTIVE”

Author:   Authors: Tomasz Łukaszuk. Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group), US & UK 2025. 192 pages, Rs 1136, ISBN: 978-1-032-91248-6 (Paperback) The strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) has grown significantly in the twenty-first century.  As one of the world’s most vital maritime spaces, the Indian Ocean carries a substantial share of global trade […]
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INTEGRATING NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS INTO COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE — LIMITS, UNCERTAINTY, AND POLICY CHALLENGES

Author:     Backdrop This article seeks to provide critical albeit baseline inputs for policy-formulation with regard to the adoption nature-based solutions (NbS) for the enhancement of resilience of coastal infrastructure.  Although NbS is often intuitively perceived to be a more attractive option than conventional- or hard infrastructure (commonly referred-to as “grey” infrastructure) the adoption of […]
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ELEMENTS OF A ‘LEGAL FINISH’ FOR THE PROTECTION OF CRITICAL UNDERWATER INFRASTRUCTURE

Author:     Damage to ‘critical’ underwater infrastructure (CUI) especially submarine communication cables continues to make headlines in 2026.  With six ‘outages’ of cable systems again in the Baltic Sea within the span of a week from December 2025 to January 2026, the narrative of ‘sabotage’ of underwater infrastructure has neither lost focus nor steam.[1]  Significant […]
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THE IRAN CRISIS AND RUSSIA’S REAL GAINS — OIL, SHIPPING, SANCTIONS AND INDIA’S STAKES

Author:     As the Iran crisis continues to unfold, a range of disruptions—from energy-supply concerns to rising shipping risks—are shaping global narratives about its wider consequences.  Among these, one claim has gained particular traction: that Russia is quietly “winning the war.”[1]  The logic appears straightforward.  As instability grips the Gulf and raises concerns over critical […]

CHINA BRIEFS

CHINA’S SURVEY AND RESEARCH VESSEL (CSRV) FLEET AND ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTES: PART IV – FIRST, SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY (MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES)

THE PLA NAVY’S DEPERMING RANGES

CHINA’S ANTARCTIC STATIONS GROW UNABATED

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CHINA’S SURVEY AND RESEARCH VESSEL (CSRV) FLEET AND ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTES: PART III – GUANGZHOU MARINE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (GMGS)

Author:   Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 20 dated 31 Mar 2026   The Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey (GMGS) operates under the direct control of China Geological Survey, Ministry of Land and Resources. It is a comprehensive scientific institution which conducts national basic, strategic and public beneficial investigation and research of […]
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CHINA’S SURVEY AND RESEARCH VESSEL (CSRV) FLEET AND ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTES: PART IV – FIRST, SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY (MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES)

Author:     Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 19 dated 19 Mar 2026 China has over the years created four large Institutes of Oceanography that function under the Ministry of Natural Resources, often with collaboration with a provincial government/body. Three of these (First, Second, and Third) were established between the late […]
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CHINA’S SURVEY AND RESEARCH VESSEL (CSRV) FLEET AND ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTES: PART II – CHINA OCEAN MINERAL RESOURCES R&D ASSOCIATION

Author: Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 18 dated 10 Mar 2026 China has placed itself as a major player in the arena of seabed mining in ‘the Area’. It has done so systematically, progressively increasing its exploratory and exploitation capabilities and participation in the activities of the International Seabed Authority. With […]
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CHINA’S SURVEY AND RESEARCH VESSEL (CSRV) FLEET AND ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTES: PART I – POLAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHINA (PRIC), SHANGHAI

Author:     Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – ‘Dabolim Diaries’ Issue No 17 dated 24 Feb 2026 China reportedly has the largest fleet of Survey and Research vessels in the world. Several studies have put down this number to somewhere between 60 to 70 vessels. It is, however, difficult to arrive at an agreed number […]
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PLA NAVY AUGMENTS SHIP REPAIR FACILITIES AT YULIN NAVAL BASE, HAINAN

Author:     Rear Admiral Monty Khanna (Retd) – Issue No 16 dated 06 Feb 2026 The PLA Navy’s base at Hainan has been growing steadily. While the creation of berthing facilities for aircraft carriers, large combatants as well as nuclear submarines has received much attention, not much has been written about the commensurate enhancement in […]

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NMF and Delhi School of Economics Host Session on Ports, Shipping and Blue Economy Resilience

Author: The National Maritime Foundation partnered with the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, to convene a high-impact session on ports, shipping, and blue economy resilience. The session featured a fireside chat moderated by Dr Chime Youdon, Head of the Resilience, Sustainability and Ocean Resources (RSOR) Cluster at the National Maritime Foundation. The discussion focused […]
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Enhancing Maritime Consciousness in India: NMF–Rashtram School of Public Leadership

Author: The National Maritime Foundation, in collaboration with the Rashtram School of Public Leadership at the Indian International Centre, convened a thought-provoking session examining India’s maritime identity and future trajectory. The discussion brought together diverse perspectives on the need to strengthen maritime consciousness as a critical component of India’s national outlook. Contributions ranged from Mr Shobhit […]
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Design and Construction of Warships in India: NMF Professional Education Lecture

Author: Under its Professional Education Lecture Series, the National Maritime Foundation hosted Sujit Baxi, Director General of the Warship Design Bureau, for a lecture on “Design and Construction of Warships in India.” The session traced India’s journey towards achieving self-reliance in warship design and construction, highlighting the steady evolution of indigenous capabilities across platforms and systems. […]
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NMF Hosts Kenyan Joint Command and Staff Course Delegation for Maritime Briefing

Author: The National Maritime Foundation hosted a distinguished delegation from the Joint Command and Staff Course, Kenya Defence Forces, comprising faculty and international participants, for a comprehensive briefing on India’s maritime outlook. The session provided an overview of the strategic significance of the Indo-Pacific, with particular emphasis on evolving maritime security challenges and the importance of […]
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NMF Participates in Global Summit on Blue Economy: Ports, Petroleum and Trade Corridors in Focus

Author: The National Maritime Foundation engaged with key stakeholders at the Global Summit on Blue Economy, organised by the BCKIC Foundation and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. Representing the Foundation, Dr Chime Youdon participated in a high-level dialogue on ports, petroleum, and maritime trade corridors. The session brought together […]

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