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Djibouti
November 19, 2019
No, Pakistan’s Gwadar Port Is Not a Chinese Naval Base (Just Yet)
By Krzysztof Iwanek
The Pakistani navy is entrenching itself in Gwadar but there is no evidence of the Chinese forces’ presence yet.
May 10, 2018
Why Is China Attacking US Aircraft?
By Ben Lowsen
China’s habit is to flout the rules, but a reckoning is coming.
May 03, 2018
Possible Use of Blinding Laser Weapon Near China's Djibouti Base Spurs US Warning to Aviators
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese military may be using a high-powered laser against pilots in Djibouti air space.
July 12, 2017
China Officially Sets Up Its First Overseas Base in Djibouti
By Charlotte Gao
China sends military personnel to its new base, designed to support Chinese missions in Africa and the Middle East.
April 16, 2017
As Somali Pirates Return, Chinese Navy Boasts of Anti-Piracy Operations
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese Navy wants to be taken seriously as a guarantor of the global commons.
August 31, 2016
Japan Seeks More African Support With $30 Billion Pledge
By Mina Pollmann
Tokyo steps up its commitment to the continent at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.
March 09, 2016
After Djibouti Base, China Eyes Additional Overseas Military 'Facilities'
By Ankit Panda
China's foreign minister hints at an expansion of Chinese bases beyond just Djibouti. That shouldn't be a surprise.
February 29, 2016
Confirmed: Construction Begins on China's First Overseas Military Base in Djibouti
By Ankit Panda
China's defense ministry has confirmed that construction has started on its "support facilities" in Djibouti.
January 23, 2016
China Has 'Reached Consensus' With Djibouti on Military Base
By Shannon Tiezzi
In addition to moving forward on a new military facility, China seals a series of trade deals with Djibouti.
October 01, 2015
Japan, South Korea Boost Their African Presence
By Jason Nicholson
The focus on the South China Sea misses some important, and relevant, strategic developments further west.
July 28, 2015
Deadly Terrorist Attack in Somalia Hits Chinese Embassy
By Shannon Tiezzi
The deadly attack may make a military base in neighboring Djibouti even more attractive for Beijing.
May 17, 2015
What's Behind China's Djibouti Plans
By Ankit Panda
Plus, South China Sea, China in RIMPAC, and Seymour Hersh. Weekend links.
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