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Beyond SAGAR: Tactical and Operational Insights from India-South Africa Naval Collaborations
India’s relationship with Africa has long been anchored in shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to regional stability. Over recent years, this relationship has taken on a new operational dimension, particularly in the maritime sphere. India is committed to its Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) policy. As a result, the…
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China’s Covert Support of the Houthis
Introduction After the October 7 attack in 2023 by Hamas on Israel, the Houthi rebels opened their playbook against the Israelis on 14 November 2023 when the rebel group’s leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi announced: “Our eyes are open to constantly monitor and search for any Israeli ship in the Red Sea, especially in the Bab al-Mandab,…