Has an awesome opportunity to head up to PA from Hampton Roads to attend the Villanova Military Alumni General and Flag Officer Symposium. Learned that the USINDOPACOM Commander has always been either a USNA or Villanova grad!
Photos – Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) conducts flight operations while the ship transits the Tsushima Strait, Sept. 18, 2024.: USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability…
USINDOPACOM forces perform operations in and around critical sea passages and trade thoroughfares to deter threats that create regional instability and impinge on the free flow of goods, people, and ideas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist…
"...China’s military presence in the Pacific islands could undermine regional security by extending Beijing’s might to the Second and Third Island Chains..." www.gisreportsonline.com/r/china-paci...#pacificislands#china#indopacific#southpacific#usindopacom#australia#aukus#nationalsecurity
Western retreat in the Pacific risks conflict as China steps up its diplomatic and security offensive in Pacific Ocean islands.
Japan and Germany conclude military pact to facilitate exchanges of supplies and logistical support, boosting defense ties in response to China's growing maritime aggression in the Indo-Pacific www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/01...#japan#china#indopacific#southchinasea#usindopacom#defense
The agreement simplifies the process of sharing food, fuel and ammunition between the Self-Defense Forces and the German military.
Armed Forces of the Philippines is considering some islands facing Taiwan as potential venues for large-scale shoulder-to-shoulder drills with the US globalnation.inquirer.net/225806/north...#philippines#taiwan#southchinasea#indopacific#usindopacom#defense#supplychains#worldtrade
The Armed Forces of the Philippines is looking at some of the Philippine islands facing Taiwan as potential venues for future “Balikatan” ...
ASEAN-Australia Summit 2024 is set for March in Melbourne, marking 50 years since Australia became the grouping's first Dialogue Partner aseanaustralia.pmc.gov.au#asean#australia#indopacific#asiapacific#aukus#thequad#regionalsecurity#usindopacom
Download: 'The Quad and Submarine Cable Protection in the Indo-Pacific - Policy Recommendations' from Stockholm's Institute for Security & Development Policy www.isdp.eu/publication/...#indopacific#usindopacom#asean#asiapacific#southchinasea#supplychains#china#taiwan#economicsecurity
Brendon Cannon & Pooja Bhatt analyzes the Quad initiative on submarine cables in Indo-Pacific and offers a roadmap on how to protect them.
Download: 'Indo-Pacific Security in 2030-35 - Links in the Chain' via the Hague Center for Strategic Studies hcss.nl/report/indo-...#indopacific#asiapacific#supplychain#worldtrade#usindopacom#asean#southeastasia#australia
In a world subject to increasing geopolitical competition, global value chains have become significantly vulnerable. Geopolitical threats related to great power competition, political rivalry, and mar...