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The 2nd Nordic Summit and key takeaways – A New Perspective Based on the UDA Framework
Blue EconomyGeopolitics and IR

The 2nd Nordic Summit and key takeaways – A New Perspective Based on the UDA Framework

The article analyzes the outcomes of the 2nd India–Nordic Summit through the lens of Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA). It highlights opportunities for collaboration in maritime sectors, sustainability, and blue economy growth. The piece emphasizes leveraging Nordic expertise and India’s potential for mutual development.

May 31, 2022

Indo-Sri Lankan Relations: A New Perspective Based on the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework
Blue EconomyGeopolitics and IR

Indo-Sri Lankan Relations: A New Perspective Based on the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework

The article analyzes Indo–Sri Lankan relations through the lens of Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA), highlighting the importance of maritime cooperation. It emphasizes shared security, economic, and environmental interests in the Indian Ocean. The piece suggests a more integrated and technology-driven partnership between the two nations.

April 27, 2022

China’s ‘Undersea Great Wall’ Project: Implications Dissecting the Threat and the Possibilities
Strategic Security

China’s ‘Undersea Great Wall’ Project: Implications Dissecting the Threat and the Possibilities

The article examines China’s “Undersea Great Wall” project and its implications for maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. It highlights the use of underwater sensors, surveillance networks, and advanced monitoring systems to strengthen underwater dominance. The piece discusses both the strategic threats and technological possibilities arising from such developments.

March 1, 2022

Way Ahead for the Underwater Radiated Noise Management
Science and Technology

Way Ahead for the Underwater Radiated Noise Management

This article examines the growing challenge of Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) and outlines the future direction for managing its impact on marine ecosystems. It emphasizes that as maritime activities continue to expand, effective noise management must become a key component of sustainable ocean governance.

March 1, 2022

Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework: A New Perspective for Young India
Science and Technology

Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework: A New Perspective for Young India

This article presents the Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Framework as a transformative vision for India's maritime future and highlights how India's youth can play a central role in building capacity, innovation, and leadership in the underwater domain. The article argues that the oceans—and especially the underwater environment—represent one of the largest untapped opportunities for national development, scientific advancement, and strategic growth.

March 1, 2022

Indo-Pacific strategic space and Geo-economics
Geopolitics and IR

Indo-Pacific strategic space and Geo-economics

The article examines the Indo-Pacific as a critical strategic and geo-economic region where maritime trade, energy routes, natural resources, and geopolitical interests intersect. It highlights how the region has become central to global economic growth and security dynamics, making cooperation among nations essential for maintaining stability and sustainable development. From an Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) perspective, the article emphasizes the need to understand and manage the underwater domain, which supports critical infrastructure, marine resources, environmental sustainability, and maritime security, ensuring that economic opportunities in the Indo-Pacific are balanced with long-term strategic and ecological resilience.

March 1, 2022

Enhancing Livelihood for our Coastal Communities
Blue Economy

Enhancing Livelihood for our Coastal Communities

The article focuses on improving the livelihoods of coastal communities by leveraging marine resources in a sustainable way. It highlights the importance of technology, policy support, and local participation. The piece emphasizes linking economic growth with social inclusion and environmental protection.

February 17, 2022

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Geopolitics and IR