Underwater Domain Awareness in BIMSTEC: Towards a Sustainable Bay of Bengal
The article highlights the importance of applying the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework within the BIMSTEC region to promote a secure, sustainable, and resilient Bay of Bengal. It emphasizes regional cooperation among member nations in areas such as maritime security, blue economy development, environmental sustainability, climate risk management, and digital transformation. By integrating scientific research, technology, policy interventions, and acoustic capacity building, the UDA framework can help BIMSTEC nations better manage marine resources, enhance underwater monitoring, strengthen maritime governance, and support long-term regional stability and prosperity.
July 5, 2023
The Future of the Indus Water Treaty: Review of Indus Waters Treaty through Socio-political, Environmental, and Technical lens
The article reviews the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) through socio-political, environmental, and technical perspectives. It highlights emerging challenges such as climate change, water security, and geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. The piece emphasizes the need to reassess the treaty in light of modern realities and sustainable river management.
June 29, 2023
PM Modi’s state visit to the US in June 2023: Underscores India’s Strategic Autonomy
The article analyzes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2023 state visit to the United States and its impact on India–US strategic relations. It highlights growing cooperation in defense, technology, and the Indo-Pacific while emphasizing India’s commitment to maintaining strategic autonomy. The piece connects these developments to maritime security and the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) framework.
June 27, 2023
Creating awareness regarding underwater domain amidst India’s Presidency for G20
The article highlights the importance of creating greater awareness about Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) during India’s G20 Presidency. It emphasizes the role of oceans in security, sustainability, climate resilience, and economic development. The piece advocates for global collaboration in understanding and managing the underwater domain.
January 19, 2023
Indus Waters Treaty and Kashmir Conundrum: Water and Nationalism
The article examines the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and the Kashmir issue through the lens of water security, geopolitics, and nationalism. It highlights how shared river resources influence relations between India and Pakistan. The piece emphasizes the need for sustainable and cooperative water governance despite political tensions.
January 14, 2023
Extreme weather conditions around the world are a result of climate change; How India and others are gearing up?
The article highlights how extreme weather events across the world are increasingly linked to climate change. It focuses on how countries like India are experiencing more frequent and intense events such as heatwaves, floods, and cyclones. The piece also discusses efforts to adapt and build resilience against these growing risks.
October 22, 2022
Acoustic Capacity & Capability Building in the Tropical Littoral Waters of the Indo-Pacific Strategic Space
The article highlights the need for specialized acoustic capacity and capability building in the tropical littoral waters of the Indo-Pacific. It explains how tropical ocean conditions reduce sonar performance and create major challenges for underwater monitoring. The piece emphasizes that strengthening acoustic technologies is essential for effective Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA).
August 25, 2022
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