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Indian Ocean
China, Sri Lankan Set to Finalize Agreements For Hambantota Port Phase 2
By Ankit Panda
China and Sri Lanka are expected to move forward on Hambantota port in November 2016.
Commonwealth Withdrawal Highlights Challenges in Maldives
By Ankit Panda
Maldives withdrew from the Commonwealth in October, further highlighting its democratic backsliding.
A Second Russian Nuclear Attack Submarine for India?
By Ankit Panda
India may be slated to take delivery of a second Russian nuclear attack submarine in the early 2020s.
India’s Most Powerful Destroyer: Navy to Launch Second Project 15B Warship
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The stealth guided missile destroyer will be launched in Mumbai on September 17.
Understanding the Strategic Logic Behind the US-India Military Logistics Pact
By Harsh V. Pant
The U.S.-India Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement benefits both countries.
Maldives Criminal Court Seeks Arrest of Opposition Leaders, Including Former President
By Ankit Panda
A group of opposition leaders reportedly met recently in Sri Lanka.
Modi’s Africa Visit: Toward Greater Cooperation in Maritime Security
By Prakhar Gupta
India can emerge as a maritime security leader with African states bordering the Indian Ocean.
The Indian Ocean Won't Be a 'Nuclear Free Zone' Anytime Soon
By Ankit Panda
Undersea nuclear deterrence in the Indian Ocean is here to stay.
5 Reasons Why India Agreed to a Logistics Agreement With the United States
By Rupakjyoti Borah
India's willingness to go for a logistics agreement with the United States is an important development.
Indian PM Modi to Visit Iran With Connectivity, Energy in Mind
By Ankit Panda
The visit will be the Indian premier's first to Iran since last year's nuclear deal.
India and United States to Deepen Anti-Submarine Warfare Cooperation
By Franz-Stefan Gady
New Delhi and Washington are in talks to help each other tracking subs in the Indian Ocean.
India Opens Door to Japanese Assistance in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
By Ankit Panda
For the first time, India is accepting foreign infrastructure assistance on the strategically important islands.