Indonesian Navy to protect coral reefs
By Mervyn Piesse*
PROTECTING reefs that are recognised internationally for their ecological significance could provide a boost to the Indonesian President’s maritime doctrine and assist in securing marine food security.
World Naval Developments – Aug 2015
By Norman Friedman*
THE relationship between the West and Iran is changing, whether or not the US part of the Iran nuclear deal is approved. The issue in the sanctions deal is whether Iran will be able to develop the nuclear weapons it has sought for many years, and the question which has been raised is whether the guarantees in the agreement will preclude further Iranian bomb development.
Cyber security under scrutiny
In June 2015, the Maritime Cyber Research Summit (MCRS) was held at the Cal Maritime Safety and Security Center. This summit was an...
Security issue for Australia as largest LNG exporter
By Mohid Iftikhar
ACCORDING to the Oxford Institute for Energy studies, by 2018 Australia would become world’s largest liquefied natural gas exporter (LNG). It is of cardinal importance to understand Australia’s global significance both towards strategic direction and growth through its LNG exports.