AMAN 2025 marks a key moment for the Pak-US Maritime Alliance as both nations join forces for deeper collaboration, shared security, and regional prosperity.
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India’s Maldives Crisis and Beyond: What is at Stake
Washington Post report on alleged plot of India to oust Maldives government raises questions. What’s behind the claim and its geopolitical impact?
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Pakistan’s CNS Naveed Ashraf Counts Iran-Israel Tensions Among Growing Maritime Challenges in Indian Ocean
CNS Naveed Ashraf warns of growing maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean due to tensions between Iran, Israel, and the US.
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India-Pakistan Naval Rivalry: Rising Tensions and Strength
India-Pakistan naval rivalry grows with fleet expansions and rising concerns over military capabilities and China’s influence.
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Pakistan Navy CNS Discusses Maritime Security and Strategic Partnerships in Exclusive Interview
Pakistan Navy’s CNS discusses strategic partnerships, global maritime security, and future naval plans in interview with Defence Web.
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How CPEC’s Maritime Dimension Serves as a Gateway for Connectivity
CPEC’s maritime dimension is set to transform Pakistan’s coastal trade, unlocking vast economic potential and a new era of maritime growth.
![From India’s naval rise to the US-China rivalry and Pakistan’s upcoming AMAN, the Indian Ocean is becoming a new battleground for global influence. [Image via Alamy]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20230415_ASP001-320x179.webp)
The Indian Ocean Power Play
From India’s naval rise to the US-China rivalry and Pakistan’s upcoming AMAN, the Indian Ocean is becoming a new battleground for global influence.
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Indian Naval Submarine Collides With Fishing Vessel Off Goa
Indian Navy rescues 11 after fishing vessel collides with Scorpene-class naval submarine off Goa coast; 2 still missing.
Iran hosts joint naval drills with Russia and Oman in Indian Ocean
Iran hosts joint naval drills with Russia, Oman, and others, focusing on regional security and cooperation in the Indian Ocean.
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The Indian Ocean Battle No One’s Talking About!
The Indian Ocean is more than just water—it’s the strategic heartbeat of global trade and power struggles between world powers.