Indian Ocean
China’s naval presence in Indian Ocean will grow
China’s interests in the Indian Ocean region are growing, creating pressure for a greater military presence
AsiaDelhi’s Africa policy will have Indian Ocean emphasis
India is aiming to step up its engagement with Africa
IndiaInternational ocean management debates will swell
A new international deal is sought on biodiversity conservation at sea
United NationsSouth-east Asia is set to be piracy hotspot yet again
Somali piracy may have surged in early 2017 but is still lagging South-east Asia
InternationalIndian Ocean Rim Association may gain relevance
Although 20-years-old, the IORA is only now beginning to develop some concrete plans and working structures
Indian OceanDemonetisation will dampen India’s 2017 GDP growth
The government’s withdrawal of 500- and 1,000-rupee notes is having far-reaching economic consequences
IndiaConstant global vigilance is key to containing piracy
Piracy may be waning off Somalia, but South-east Asian pirates have been active and Nigerians are moving into kidnapping
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