Ottawa, July 11 (IANS) The Great Nicobar project has assumed greater significance in the aftermath of the Iran war, with the Strait of Malacca continuing to serve as a lifeline for East Asia’s energy and economic flows. The project reinforces India’s strategic position at the gateway of the Malacca Strait, a report has stated.It noted that the ‘Malacca Dilemma’ has been a long-standing concern for Chinese strategists, prompting Beijing to pursue projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic…
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New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertakes visit to Indonesia, several outcomes are expected across the defence, strategic infrastructure and critical minerals sectors, as both countries focus on deepening cooperation in a range of key areas including defence and strategic segments. Among the significant developments anticipated during the visit is India’s support for the development of Indonesia-specific Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), marking what sources described …
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) After Iran demonstrated that it can exploit its geographical advantage to use the Strait of Hormuz as a chokepoint and monetise transit through the narrow waterway by charging a fee on ships, the trend appears to be spreading, with Indonesia sending a signal that it is contemplating similar steps to raise revenue from the Strait of Malacca.Critical sea trade passages are no longer deemed safe and neutral. Instead, they are increasingly viewed as assets that can be regula…