"Enhancing information sharing related to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region is the key goal of New Delhi and Jakarta."
m.economictimes.com/news/defence...

Quad eyes foreign ministers' meeting following Trump inauguration Japan, Australia, India ministers to attend Jan. 20 ceremony in Washington

Quad meeting on the cards following Trump inauguration?
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Int...

'Tokyo will provide a high-speed patrol boat to the Indonesian navy through the Official Security Assistance program. The two leaders also decided to hold a so-called two-plus-two meeting of foreign and defense ministers by the end of the year'.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...

Estonia's Navy has launched a maritime operation into the Gulf of Finland to protect the EstLink 1 undersea electric cable, after its twin, Estlink 2, was damaged in an event authorities are calling "sabotage".

NATO, along with Finnish forces, are also preparing a response.

20 ago today, the #BoxingDayTsunami killed hundreds of thousands of people (230K? 300K? Nobody knows).

I was en route to #Indonesia when it hit, and reached #Aceh a few days later. You can still go to places like Ulee Lheue and see the #tsunami 's brutal legacy.

May all the victims #RestInPeace

A pair of satellites will create artificial solar eclipses to study the sun Astronomers hope the Proba-3 mission will help them get a better view of the corona, the sun's outer atmosphere, which is even hotter than the sun's surface.

Astronomers hope the Proba-3 mission will help them get a better view of the corona, the sun's outer atmosphere, which is even hotter than the sun's surface. via @chandelis.bsky.social

Zakir Hussain, legendary tabla virtuoso who defied genres, dies at 73 Hussain's career spanned over five decades, during which he was revered as both a national treasure in India and admired worldwide.

JUST IN: Hussain's career spanned over five decades, during which he was revered as both a national treasure in India and admired worldwide.

State Department approves possible FMS to India of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and Follow-on Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.17 billion.
www.dsca.mil/press-media/...

India's foreign minister's statement to parliament on the present state of the India-China relationship. A couple of observations... 1/x www.mea.gov.in/Speeches-Sta...

Wide ranging press conference questions for Indian Navy chief Dinesh K Tripathi on China, Pakistan, IOR, MDA, Navy acquisitions etc.
indianexpress.com/article/indi...

India's navy chief says a new deal with France to supply submarines and fighter aircraft coming soon. www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/i...

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most likely to get hit with trump tariffs:

Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃🍽

India and China in 2025

#DC folks Please join us at Hudson Institute for an in-person panel on #India #China relations on December 10 w/ Dr Daniel Markey @ethrelkeld.bsky.social & Dr Jonathan Ward

www.hudson.org/events/india...

Books We Love Here are 350+ great reads from 2024 hand-picked just for you by NPR staff and trusted critics.

Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

#WritingTip:
You can always fix bad pages. You can’t fix no pages.

Write. Just write.

Here’s hoping @bsky.app helps people communicate without adding to the anger and hate already out there.

Four years since publication of my book #MakingIndiaGreat / Still relevant as it explains India’s goals, potential & impediments

@pandea.bsky.social's analysis demonstrates how India is actively influencing and reshaping globalisation towards its interests. Read her article in the History Hotspot to understand how India seeks to gain recognition and influence on the global stage. [4/4] 👉 t1p.de/r9fl8

History Hotspot September 2024 E-paper on the collapse of the West's geopolitical hegemony. What role does the growing assertiveness of the countries of the Global South play? What can we learn from the turning points since 1989?

India, the world’s largest democracy, is forging a distinct economic path. While benefiting from globalisation, India maintains a cautious and selective approach. Discover more insights from @pandea.bsky.social in our new e-paper History Hotspot 👉 t1p.de/jkkeg 🧵

@pandea.bsky.social's analysis demonstrates how India is actively influencing and reshaping globalisation towards its interests. Read her article in the History Hotspot to understand how India seeks to gain recognition and influence on the global stage. [4/4] 👉 t1p.de/r9fl8