Sourced : War on the Rocks By David Brewster A race is underway between Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Turkey to build naval and military bases right across the Horn of Africa. This threatens to change the naval balance in the northwest Indian Ocean. But it may also presage the beginnings of… Continue reading WITH EYES ON THE INDIAN OCEAN, NEW PLAYERS RUSH INTO THE HORN OF AFRICA
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SOMALI PIRATES HIJACK MERCHANT SHIP FOR FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS
Sourced : Foreign Policy By Robbie Gramer Somali pirates seized an oil tanker with a crew of eight on Monday in the first successful piracy raid on a commercial vessel since 2012. The Aris 13 oil tanker, with a crew of eight Sri Lankans, sent out a distress signal Monday while on its pre-planned route… Continue reading SOMALI PIRATES HIJACK MERCHANT SHIP FOR FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS