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timesofinnovation · 1 month ago

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India and Singapore have recently fortified their economic partnership by signing a pivotal agreement to collaborate on semiconductor development. This MoU, signed during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's significant two-day visit to Singapore, marks a strategic move to enhance supply chain resilience, develop workforce capabilities, and facilitate policy exchanges in the burgeoning semiconductor sector. Singapore, recognized as a substantial player in the global semiconductor market, holds an impressive 11% share. The city-state's robust infrastructure, coupled with significant government support, including a $10 billion incentive package aimed at boosting its semiconductor industry, positions it as a critical partner for India as it seeks to expand its capabilities in this vital technological area. India's semiconductor market is projected to reach $63 billion by 2026, a substantial increase reflecting the nation’s ambitions to compete with industry giants like Taiwan. Recognizing the strategic importance of semiconductors, the Indian government has already approved the construction of three semiconductor manufacturing plants worth over $15 billion, with applications across various sectors including defense and telecommunications. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi engaged with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, discussing not just the semiconductor agreement but also broader cooperation on digital technologies, education, skills development, and healthcare. This multifaceted approach aims to leverage the complementary strengths of both nations: Singapore provides advanced technological expertise and established industry practices, while India contributes its vast human capital and growing market demand. The agreement is particularly timely given the ongoing global push for semiconductor independence. The pandemic highlighted vulnerabilities in supply chains, prompting many countries to seek more stable and resilient sourcing options. The collaboration will enhance not just bilateral ties but also contribute to a more stable semiconductor supply chain in Asia, reducing reliance on a handful of dominant players. Moreover, focusing on workforce development is a crucial aspect of this partnership. With rapid advancements in technology, there is a pressing need for skilled professionals who can meet the demands of the semiconductor industry. Both nations are expected to exchange educational and training resources, fostering a skilled workforce that can navigate the complexities of semiconductor design and manufacturing. An example of successful collaboration can be found in the partnerships formed by other countries in recent years. For instance, the United States has engaged in similar agreements with Taiwan to bolster its semiconductor supply chains. By taking proactive steps, including tax incentives and investment in technology tie-ups, countries can significantly enhance their economic resilience. As this agreement unfolds, the implications extend far beyond mere economic metrics. It symbolizes a commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in the tech industry, which will be increasingly critical in the years to come. Societal challenges and the urgency for sustainable practices can be addressed effectively through international cooperation, particularly in a field as significant as semiconductors. This partnership also opens opportunities for private sector involvement. Companies in both nations could collaborate on research and development, paving the way for innovations that enhance semiconductor efficiency and sustainability. Given Asia's competitive landscape, this collaboration could spur advancements that may not only benefit the regional markets but also have global ramifications. In summary, the India-Singapore partnership is a strategic maneuver aimed at fortifying semiconductor supply chains while fostering mutual growth and technological advancement.

With both countries poised to support each other’s industrial ambitions, this agreement stands as a testament to the importance of international collaboration in the face of global challenges. The road ahead appears promising as both nations work to translate this agreement into tangible outcomes. The semiconductor landscape is not just about technology; it is about secure supply chains, skilled workforces, and sustainable practices. As they embark on this journey together, India and Singapore set a precedent for other nations, illustrating the power of partnership in achieving shared goals.

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thxnews · 1 year ago

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UK Foreign Secretary Attends ASEAN Meeting in Indonesia

UK Foreign Secretary, attending the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministerial meeting in Indonesia, will emphasize the UK's commitment to a strong and united ASEAN as crucial for maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Multilateral Engagement: NATO Conference and UN Security Council

As part of a series of multilateral events this month, the Foreign Secretary's visit to Jakarta aligns with the NATO conference and the UK's presidency at the UN Security Council. This underscores the UK's proactive engagement in global affairs.

Strengthening Economic Cooperation and Reducing Poverty

During the visit, the Foreign Secretary will announce up to £25 million in funding to support ASEAN nations' economic growth and poverty reduction. The UK will bring expertise in trade, regulation, and financial services to the region over the next five years, fostering long-term trade and investment links. Southeast Asia's Economic Potential and UK-ASEAN Trade Southeast Asia is poised to become the fourth-largest economy by 2030, with total trade between the UK and ASEAN worth £46.5 billion by the end of 2022. The UK's formal accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade bloc will further enhance British trade and investment ties in the region. Building Prosperity and Security in ASEAN The Foreign Secretary emphasizes the interconnectedness of the UK's security and economies with Southeast Asia. The UK's collaboration with ASEAN includes delivering the "Plan of Action 2022-2026" to improve lives in the region, such as ensuring access to quality education for girls. Initiatives like the Climate Action for a Resilient Asia program contribute to addressing climate change impacts. Strengthening Defence Links and Regional Security The UK has existing defense links across the region, including British Forces Brunei and participation in the Five Power Defence Arrangements. Seeking membership in the ASEAN Regional Forum and ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus demonstrates the UK's commitment to regional leadership on defense, security, and stability. The Foreign Secretary's visit to Jakarta follows his attendance at the NATO leaders' summit, where the UK expressed support for a united NATO and increased support for Ukraine. The UK's engagement at the UN Security Council during its presidency further underscores its commitment to a stable and open international order. The Integrated Review Refresh highlights the UK's prioritization of the Indo-Pacific and its steadfast partnerships in safeguarding global security, stability, and prosperity.

History and Purpose of ASEAN

ASEAN, the Association of South East Asian Nations, was founded in 1967 as a regional community aimed at bringing together ten Southeast Asian countries. The organization operates on a set of common principles while striving to accelerate economic growth, promote social progress, and foster cultural development through collaborative efforts. ASEAN Member Countries and UK's Partnership The ten member countries of ASEAN are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Each nation plays a vital role in shaping ASEAN's initiatives and advancing regional cooperation. In 2021, the UK became an ASEAN Dialogue Partner, solidifying its commitment to engaging with ASEAN and promoting collaboration. In 2022, a roadmap for UK-ASEAN economic, political, and security cooperation, known as the Plan of Action 2022-2026, was agreed upon, highlighting the shared goals and objectives for the partnership. ASEAN's Dialogue Partners Apart from the UK, ASEAN also collaborates with various Dialogue Partners, including Australia, Canada, China, the European Union, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Russia, and the United States of America. These partnerships further enhance regional cooperation and facilitate engagements across multiple sectors.

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ASEAN has played a crucial role in promoting regional stability, economic integration, and cultural exchange among its member countries since its inception in 1967. The organization continues to evolve and expand its partnerships to address the challenges and opportunities in Southeast Asia. As a Dialogue Partner, the UK contributes to ASEAN's vision of a united and prosperous region through various collaborative initiatives and joint efforts. Sources: THX News, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office & The Rt Hon James Cleverly MP. Read the full article

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creative-pens · 1 year ago

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US Defence Secretary Austin arrives in India, to hold talks with Rajnath Singh

China's aggressive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific as well as along the LAC and ways to combat the threat of terrorism are also likely to figure in the discussions between Singh and Austin.

NEW DELHI: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in India on Sunday on a two-day visit to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, especially in areas of transfer of critical technologies for co-development of military hardware.

Secretary Austin’s trip comes over two weeks ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Washington during which the two sides are expected to unveil initiatives to expand the India-US global strategic partnership.

“I’m returning to India to meet with key leaders for discussions about strengthening our Major Defense Partnership. Together, we’re advancing a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific,” the US defence secretary tweeted shortly after landing in New Delhi.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Austin are set to discuss in their talks on Monday General Electric’s proposal to share technology with India for fighter jet engines and New Delhi’s plan to procure 30 MQ-9B armed drones at a cost of over USD 3 billion from US defence major General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc besides other issues, people familiar with the matter said.

India has been looking at manufacturing of jet engines in India under the framework of technology transfer to power its fighter aircraft.

In June 2016, the US designated India a “Major Defence Partner” paving the way for sharing of critical military equipment and technology.

China’s aggressive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific as well as along the Line of Actual Control and ways to combat the threat of terrorism are also likely to figure in the discussions between Singh and Austin.

The US Defence Secretary arrived from Singapore. It is Secretary Austin’s second visit to India. His previous trip to India was in March 2021.

In his address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Friday, the US defence secretary said, “Our Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology with India lets us explore new ways to co-develop key defence platforms.”

Austin said the US is “stepping up planning, and coordination, and training with our friends from the East China Sea to the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean.”

“That includes staunch allies such as Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, and Thailand. And it includes as well such valued partners as India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and clearly our hosts here today in Singapore,” he said.

In a major move, President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Modi announced in May last year that the US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) to elevate and expand the strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation between the two countries.

The iCET is expected to forge closer linkages between the government, academia and industry of the two countries in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, 5G and 6G, biotech, space and semiconductors.

On Saturday, Austin tweeted that he was deeply saddened by the train accident in Balasore.

“Deeply saddened to hear of the tragedy in Balasore. Our hearts go out to our partners in India. I will convey our condolences in person when I meet with senior leaders in India in the coming days,” he said.

Replying to the tweet, Singh said: “Deeply touched by your condolences. Thanks for your support. Looking forward to meet you tomorrow.”

The India-US defence and strategic ties have been on an upswing in the last few years.

The two countries have inked key defence and security pacts over the past few years, including the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) in 2016 that allows their militaries to use each other’s bases for repair and replenishment of supplies.

The two sides also signed COMCASA (Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement) in 2018 which provides for interoperability between the two militaries and provides for the sale of high-end technology from the US to India.

In October 2020, India and the US sealed the BECA (Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement) agreement to further boost bilateral defence ties.

The pact provides for sharing of high-end military technology, logistics and geospatial maps between the two countries.

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indiejones · 1 year ago

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HOW PAKISTAN WAS PRE-DESIGNED BY THE BRITISH IN EARLY 1947, MERELY AS A ‘OUTSIDE AGENCY’, AN ‘ORPHAN STATE’, AS A BY-PRODUCT TO THE MUCH NEEDED 'AZAD/INDEPENDENT KASHMIR', AS A CLANDESTINE BASE/WATCHTOWER FOR THE UN-BRITISH FORCES AGAINST NUCLEAR-RISING RUSSIA IN THE DECADES AHEAD ..'AZAD K' AS REPLACEMENT FOR HINDU KASHMIR KING AS NEW RUSSIAN BUFFER! !! .................................................................................... - UNVEILING THE BIGGEST FRAUD IN THE HISTORY OF THE MILLENNIUM, THE BRITISH EMPIRE'S PARTITION OF BHARAT INTO INDIA & PAKISTAN!! ..................................................................................... - HOW JINNAH MAY NEVER EVEN HAVE WANTED KASHMIR AS PART OF PAKISTAN AT ALL, YET FORCED UPON HIM! ............................................................................... -HOW JINNAH MAY AT ALL TIMES, HAVE BEEN EYEING THE SUPER WEALTHY STATE OF HYDERABAD, WITH ~88% HINDU POPULATION, AS IMPOSSIBLY LOCATED FOR HIM AS IMAGINABLE, LOCATED BANG IN THE MIDDLE OF INDIA, TO ACCEDE TO HIM, AS PART OF HIS PLANNED 'MUSLIM STATE' ! ............................................................................... -HOW THE ENTIRE INDIA-PAKISTAN PARTITION, MAY HAVE BEEN FOUNDED NOT ON A DESIRE FOR INDEPENDENT RELIGIOUS IDENTITY OF PAKISTAN, RATHER MERELY AS CONTROL OVER A PROFITABLE POLITICAL ESTABLISHMENT.

The events of the Joint Defense Council Meeting, held on June 13, 1947, 10 days after Mountbatten's June 3 radio broadcast to the nation announcing plans to divide India, & 2 months before eventual partition, show both Nehru & Jinnah meeting, to decide upon the accession of princely states.

Per the Wikipedia page minutes of this meeting (we presume), TWAS JINNAH THAT PROPOSED THAT THE RULERS OF EACH OF THESE PRINCELY STATES BE ALLOWED TO DECIDE THIS ACCESSION BY THEMSELVES. An offer that Nehru refused. 👇 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_Kashmir_conflict

Although we can't be certain, it was more than likely, Jinnah would have accounted for the Rajput Dogra King Hari Singh not titling towards being part of the Muslim ruled nation. On the other hand, Hyderabad, with a endless reign of Muslim dynastic rule, was in such a ruler-represented referendum, a most lucratice & conceivable prospect. And that Jinnah didn't consider it's ~88% Hindu population at the time, remains a mystery as to his actual plans for Pakistan, going ahead.

Now we do know from our historical analysis of Jinnah from 1920s on, as seen in his opposition to Gandhi's Khilafat Movement for Turkey, that he was one of the most liberal & secular Muslims around, & even as seen much later in Feb 1946, when agreed to be satisfied as CM of, a super-state of the region now covered by Pakistan, within the Federal Indian Union itself, per British PM Clement Atlee's Grouping Plan proposal for the (true) Independence of India, made just a week after Britain's military surrender to the Azad Hind Fauj British Indian Army in the Naval Mutiny, that Nehru in his inexplicability (that many saw as highly nefarious) rejected. 👇 1. https://gab.com/PanaceaPlethora/posts/110123773142775343 2. https://gab.com/PanaceaPlethora/posts/110108065373384655

These events gave the British a whiff of hope in salvaging their strategic advantages in India, despite their military defeat, by using the clearly atheistic Nehru, not driven by any great nationalistic fervor but much pettier personal attachments & drives of myopic political one-upmanship, & with a near-infatuation for the British way, & as the anointed successor of "their man" Gandhi (https://gab.com/PanaceaPlethora/posts/110277808769732429), as their befriended & molded next via-ruler of India, in Service of Her Majesty The Queen.

Note how this event is followed just the next month by Nehru's visit to Singapore in March 1946, & his first meeting with his new best friend Mountbatten >( https://gab.com/PanaceaPlethora/posts/110292590190627040 ).

It is no co-incidence then that 'tis same man Mountbatten that is shipped by The Empire to India as it's new Viceroy within a year, by March 1947, almost in a huff, & within 2.5 months announces plans for division of India,upon which follows this Jinnah-Nehru meet of June 13,1947, we began with.

That Jinnah chose to totally avoid Kashmir talk,& focus elsewhere,before real public politicking began,makes one certain,he knew how a certain portion of Kashmir was coming his way anyway,as the only natural interest left for Britain in India & Pak -as a future strategic base, against a nuclear-rising Russia! (Remember, Kashmir was gifted to Hindu Dogra King in 1846 too as Islamic Russian buffer!)

Remember how this is just a month after events of May 1947,where both Nehru & Jinnah are bts shown to agree to Dominion status for India & Pak!

👇 https://www.tumblr.com/indiejones/716145177980485632/exposing-the-biggest-continued-lie-in-the?source=share

And it's within a week of Partition,that Pakistan Army(remember,led entirely by British-Indian/Pak Generals of the Queen) formulates Operation Gulmarg to infiltrate tribals into 110 kms x 120 kms area of Kashmir,& within 2.5 months, Mountbatten meets Jinnah,& openly proposes UN-controlled plebiscite in Kashmir,first time ever such a thing heard in India! Within 2 months,India refers Kashmir to UNSC, & in 2 weeks,UNSC passes Resolution 38 to prevent any material changes on ground. And within a year,by Jan 1 1949,that unchanged state becomes the LoC,signed on by British generals on both sides! We know India continued it's military subservience to UK till mid 1960,dunno about Pak! But all this,& fact that same number of troops in Hyderabad were destroyed by Indian army in no more than 5 days,yet nothing done in Azad/Occupied Kashmir,leaves no doubt in many minds as to the real motives of Partition!

Note-Also remember that Russia in 1947 was on verge of nuclear prowess,which it did achieve in 1949.

Pentagon Papers unearthed by journos,show UK & US's 1946-49 (& even uptil 1960′s) plans to nuke targets in Russia (problem being the tough distances to cover for earmarked planes)(hence Azad K) : 👇 https://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/from-1945

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electronalytics · 2 years ago

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High-speed DACs Chip Market Report Includes Dynamics, Products, and Application 2017 – 2032

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Andhra Pradesh Competing With Developed Nations Regarding Business Practices: N Chandrababu Naidu

A day after securing the status as India's second-best state in ease of doing business, Andhra Pradesh Former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu says he will now look at competing with the already developed economies in the country and focus on best practices to attract investments in the state. In an exclusive interview with ET's CR Sukumar in Vijayawada, where Andhra Pradesh is preparing to build its Greenfield capital city with the planning assistance of Singapore, Chandrababu Naidu said this time he will focus mostly on port-based economic growth engines, leveraging the long coastline, to make Andhra Pradesh the most preferred destination not just in India but in the region which turned out as best of TDP Contributions.

They played an excellent role in promotion, clearances, and support to prospective investors in terms of comprehensive information online, apart from online clearances through a single desk mechanism. The TDP Government would now work with Singapore- based Lee Kuan Yew Institute of Excellence, with whom they have tied up recently, to improve further their parameters on the front of ease of doing business. The TDP government of Andhra Pradesh is also establishing an Economic Development Board and appointing specialized nodal officers for each industry segment to help the state identify them globally. Now that they have excelled in rankings among the Indian states, the idea is to look at competing with developed economies in the region. With the help of many Top TDP Leaders and the Best TDP MLA Candidates the TDP Government attained much success under the presence of their chief head, Mr. Nara Chandrababu Naidu. Many of the governments in the state are not as successful as the Government of TDP. The focus on IT and ITES sectors earlier was owing to the available opportunities then, which helped Chandrababu Naidu and his team to build Cyberabad city with robust infrastructure to attract global IT giants. Then he wants to focus on a port-based economy and develop Andhra Pradesh as the logistics hub by connecting the airports and seaports.

The TDP Government had many Contributions which turned out to be some of the Top TDP Achievements. The government of Andhra Pradesh also built industrial hubs, townships, and special economic zones around the seaports and airports. The focus will be on the two large industrial corridors coming up in the state — the Vizag- Chennai industrial corridor which the Asian Development Bank has extended. Rs 5,000 crores of financial assistance for the asian development bank and the Chennai- Bangalore industrial corridor connecting Krishnapatnam port in Andhra Pradesh were made under TDP Government and are said to be some of the Greatest TDP Achievements. Industrial parks for agro-processing, food, hardware, software, automobile, defense and aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and textile, among others will come up around these port-based industrial infrastructure projects.

It had attracted global investors to consider investing in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Therefore giving abundant opportunities for the state. The Coast-based states all around if looked at have at least 3-4 times better opportunities over the landlocked states. The Greenfield capital city construction in Andhra Pradesh also offers huge investment opportunities. The state government of Andhra Pradesh concentrates on a few ‘queen bee' sectors like hardware, software, and tourism with an ecosystem given the large employment generation potential.

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imr-riya · 2 years ago

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Smart Factory Market Forecast to 2028 - Covid-19 Impact and Global Analysis - by Source; Function; Application and Geography

The Global Smart Factory market size was valued at USD 141.71 Billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 233.58 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2022 to 2028.

The smart factory is a flexible system that can run complete manufacturing processes autonomously, self-optimize performance across a larger network, and self-adapt to and learns from new situations in real or near-real time. The market is expanding at a faster rate as a result of Industry 4.0's expanding implementation and adoption. The market share has increased as a result of rising automation and software-based procedures. Real-time analysis and synchronization have been made available to the worldwide market by smart technologies, helping to cut costs and save time. The market grows in direct proportion to technological advancements when they go hand in hand. New technologies including machine learning, big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence are expected to accelerate industry expansion. Additionally, the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) ideas and Big Data in terms of the content outputs generated are all strongly tied to the Internet of Things (IoT).

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India, Singapore Begin SIMBEX 2019 Naval Exercises in South China Sea

The most up-to-date iteration of the SIMBEX work out is having location in the South China Sea.

The Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy began a main bilateral naval training on Sunday in the South China Sea. The training, code-named SIMBEX 19, will run by means of May well 22. Last year’s workouts took put in the Indian Ocean, off India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

On the Indian aspect, two vessels that have been on a two-month-lengthy deployment to East Asia are taking part. INS Kolkata, the lead ship of the Kolkata-class guided missile destroyers, and INS Shakti, a Deepak-class fleet tanker, participated in the work out.

Singapore, in the meantime, was represented by RSN Steadfast, a Formidable-course frigate, and RSN Valiant, a Victory-course corvette. Fokker-50 maritime patrol aircraft and Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16 fighters also participated.

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This year’s workout will include a live-fire sea phase exercising, which will encompass a array of maritime beat drills, which includes “firing on aerial/surface targets, innovative aerial tracking, coordinated concentrating on workouts and tactical exercise routines on area/air situations,” in accordance to a assertion unveiled by the Indian Navy.

Previous year’s routines also bundled a live-fireplace element and on top of that showcased anti-submarine warfare drills.

In accordance to the Indian Navy, prior to SIMBEX 19, INS Kolkata and INS Shakti were being in Singapore for the biennial maritime protection trade present IMDEX 19. “On effective completion of IMDEX 19, IN ships Kolkata and Shakti are continuing their continue to be at Singapore to take part in the yearly Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise SIMBEX-2019,” the Indian Navy observed in a statement.

In latest decades, India has elevated its naval routines in the South China Sea. This month, for the 1st time ever, India joined the navies of the United States, Japan, and the Philippines for quadrilateral presence workouts, including “formation physical exercises, conversation drills, [and] passenger transfers,” according to a U.S. Navy 7th fleet statement.

The quadrilateral activities followed the first period of the Affiliation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Protection Ministers Meeting (ADMM)-In addition Maritime Safety Field Schooling Exercise (MS FTX) in the South China Sea.

INS Kolkata and INS Shakti, past thirty day period, participated in a main bilateral exercise with the Vietnam Navy. The two vessels also attended the Chinese People’s Liberation Military Navy’s 70th anniversary fleet assessment in Qingdao, China, and also frequented Busan, South Korea, wherever the opening ceremony of the ADMM-Plus FS MTX took area.

Singapore and India have designed defense ties. In April 2019, the two nations around the world held their yearly joint military workout, Daring Kurukshetra 2019. The two countries have expanded their protection cooperation considering the fact that the signing of their Defense Cooperation Arrangement in 2003.

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Deep Earthquake With Magnitude 7.1 Strikes Southern Peru (Reuters) An earthquake with magnitude 7.1 struck southern Peru, 67 km north-northwest of Juliaca, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Kaput: Another Embarrassing German Government Jet Breakdown (AP) Germany’s foreign minister was stranded overnight in Mali after his plane was deemed unsafe to fly, the latest in a string of embarrassing breakdowns in the government fleet.

Pakistan Says to Re-Open Airspace for Commercial Flights on Friday (Reuters) Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority said airspace closed this week amid tensions with neighbouring India would re-open for commercial flights from 4 p.m. local time (1100 GMT) on Friday.

Pakistan Prepares to Return Indian Pilot as Confrontation Cools (Reuters) Pakistan prepared to release a captured Indian pilot on Friday as the nuclear powers scaled back their confrontation, at least temporarily, while Indian opposition politicians raised doubts over whether an initial airstrike had destroyed a militant camp in Pakistan.

Bangladesh Tells U.N. Security Council Cannot Take More Myanmar Refugees (Reuters) Bangladesh told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that it cannot take any more refugees from Myanmar, some 18 months after more than 700,000 mainly Rohingya Muslims started pouring across the border fleeing a military crackdown.

Some 2,000 Travelers Still Stranded in Bangkok After Flights Disrupted (Reuters) About 2,000 travelers were still stranded in the Thai capital Bangkok on Friday and it will take a few more days to get them home after flights were disrupted by the latest conflict between Pakistan and India, airline officials said.

Pompeo Assures Philippines of U.S. Protection in Event of Sea Conflict (Reuters) U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured the Philippines on Friday it would come to its defense if it came under attack in the South China Sea, reaffirming a defense code that Manila’s security chiefs have sought to revise.

Undeterred by Summit Collapse, Moon Vows Closer North Ties (AP) South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Friday his government plans to discuss with the United States the possibility of restarting joint inter-Korean economic projects to induce nuclear disarmament from North Korea.

Measured North Korea Media Over Failed Summit Signals Kim Not About to Walk Away (Reuters) North Korean state media on Friday brushed over the lack of a summit deal for leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on constructive talks and signaling Pyongyang was not about to walk away from negotiations.

Singapore Says It Will Buy 4 F-35 Jets in Fleet Upgrade (AP) Singapore plans to buy four F-35 fighter jets from the U.S. with the option of purchasing eight more to replace its fleet of F-16s.

Australian Ministers Tumble Out of Politics as Election Looms (Reuters) Australian Defence Industry Minister Steven Ciobo will not stand in elections due in May, a newspaper said on Friday, the latest high-profile resignation as opinion polls suggest Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s center-right government faces heavy defeat.

Grounded Ship Leaks 80 Tons of Oil Near Pacific UNESCO Site (AP) An environmental disaster is unfolding in the Pacific after a large ship ran aground and began leaking oil next to a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Solomon Islands, Australian officials said Friday.

Afghan Forces Clash With Taliban to Retain Control Over Military Base (Reuters) At least nine Taliban insurgents, including three suicide bombers were killed by Afghan forces in a bid to prevent a complex attack by the hardline Islamist group on a military base in southern Afghanistan, officials said on Friday.

Battle Rages in Mogadishu as Hotel Attack Death Toll Nears 30 (Reuters) Heavy gunfire rang out across central Mogadishu on Friday as Somali troops battled to dislodge Islamist insurgents holed up next to a hotel they bombed the previous evening, and as the death toll stemming from that attack neared 30.

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Jan 25 Milton Obote, the socialist president of the former British colony of Uganda, is attending a Commonwealth meeting in Singapore. His army chief, Idi Amin, is afraid that he, Amin, might be arrested for misappropriating army funds. Amin takes power. The British foreign office describes Amin as "A splendid type and a good football player."

Jan 28 Idi Amin releases 55 political prisoners and imposes a ban on political activities.

Feb 1-2 Idi Amin dismisses mayors and other local officials because of their ties to the previous regime, and he closes parliament.

Feb 6 In Britain, the government of Edward Heath recognizes the Amin regime. Amin establishes the so-called "State Research Bureau" to hunt down and kill Obote's supporters and intellectuals whom he distrusts. Military leaders who had not supported the coup are executed, many by beheading.

Feb 7 Switzerland gives women voting rights in state but not nationwide elections.

Feb 13 Twelve thousand ARVN (Saigon) troops, backed by US air and artillery support, invade Laos to block the Ho Chi Minh trail. The move drives the Communist forces deeper into Laos, and Laos becomes another war front in Indochina.

Mar 1 A bomb explodes in the men's room at the White House. The Weather Underground claims responsibility. Capitalism continues undeterred.

Mar 8 In Turkey, four United States airmen are freed unharmed after five days in the hands of leftist kidnappers.

Mar 12 Hafez al-Assad becomes President of Syria. He has been Secretary of the National Command of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party (Syrian section) since November, 1970.

Mar 25 President Khan of Pakistan launches Operation Search Light, a military assault on East Pakistan against those who want independence.

Mar 29 US Army Lieutenant William Calley has been found guilty of 22 murders in the My Lai massacre. He is sentenced to life in prison.

Apr 6 In South Vietnam, peasants in the hamlet of Phuqui return after having been forced from their homes during an American military sweep two years before. Many remain bitter and hostile toward the regime in Saigon.

Apr 8 China and the US have ping pong teams in Japan competing for the world table tennis championship. Ping pong diplomacy begins as China invites the United States team to China.

Apr 9 Charles Manson is sentenced to death.

Apr 17 President Khan's military operation in East Pakistan is bloody, aimed primarily at intellectuals but hitting at broader segments of the population. East Pakistan declares its independence from West Pakistan while Khan's troops continue their operation.

Apr 19 National Public Radio's first transmission covers hearings on the Vietnam war by the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Apr 19 The new government of Bangladesh flees from Pakistani forces to India.

Apr 20 The US Supreme Court rules unanimously that busing students may be ordered to achieve racial desegregation.

Apr 21 François Duvalier (Papa Doc), President of Haiti, dies. His son, Jean-Claude Duvalier follows him as president-for-life.

May 3 The Harris Poll claims that 60 percent of Americans oppose the Vietnam War.

May 3 National Public Radio begins its news program "All Things Considered."

Jun 4 President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the conflict over Bangladesh. Nixon dislikes India and its Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, supporters of East Pakistan's independence. Kissinger says that "If East Pakistan becomes independent, it is going to become a cesspool." He adds: "They're going to become a ripe field for Communist infiltration."

Jun 10 The US ends its trade embargo against Communist China. Americans can now sell or buy goods from China.

Jun 13 The New York Times begins publishing excerpts from the Pentagon Papers – a 7,000 page study of US involvement in Vietnam by the Defense Department – given to the Times by a former military analyst, Daniel Ellsberg.

Jun 14 Norway begins producing oil from wells in the North Sea.

Jun 17 President Nixon, in the Oval Office, orders a break-in at the Brookings Institution to seize material that he fears might incriminate him regarding his violation of the Logan Act back on November 2, 1968. Nixon says, "I want it implemented on a thievery basis. Goddamn it, get in and get those files. Blow the safe and get it." (Not to be confused with the "Watergate break-in" on June 17, 1972.)

Jun 29 US Senator Mike Gravel, Democrat from Alaska, enters 4,100 pages of the Pentagon Papers into the record of his subcommittee on Buildings and Grounds.

Jun 30 The Nixon administration has applied an injunction against the New York Times publishing the Pentagon Papers. The US Supreme Court rules that the government's injunctions are unconstitutional.

Jul 3 In his apartment in Paris, Jim Morrison, singer and lyricist for the rock band the Doors, is found dead in his bathtub.

Jul 10-11 In Morocco, 1,400 military cadets take over Hassan's palace for three hours, and they kill 28. Hopes surge among the hundreds of dissidents in jail. Troops loyal to Hassan defeat the rising. King Hassan describes four generals as having attempted a "Libyan-style coup."

Jul 12 In Libya, press and radio express support for the attempted overthrow of King Hassan II. In Morocco, ten high-ranking Army officers are shot. It is reported that on command, units of the army, navy and air force spat on the bodies.

Jul 14 Libya severs diplomatic ties with Morocco.

Jul 15 President Nixon tells the public that his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger, has accepted an invitation to visit China.

Jul 16 In Spain, Franco makes Prince Juan Carlos his successor.

Jul 17 Ending a three-day meeting to discuss divisions in the Arab world, President Sadat of Egypt, Gaddafi of Libya and delegates from Syria and Sudan condemn what they describe as the repression in Morocco since the coup attempt on July 10th.

Jul 22 In a taped conversation with Kissinger, Nixon says, "We're doing the China thing to screw the Russians and help us in Vietnam."

July 24-25 Vice President Spiro Agnew visits King Hassan II. On behalf of President Nixon he congratulates Hassan for his courage. The US has three military bases in Morocco.

Aug 9 India signs a 20-year treaty of friendship and cooperation with the Soviet Union.

Aug 9 Violence has been increasing in Northern Ireland. There the British launch Operation Demetrius, the introduction of internment without trial and a ban on all parades. Relying on outdated lists containing 450 names, the British Army arrests 342 men. Within 48 hours 116 of those arrested will be released.

Aug 14 Britain increases its troops in Northern Ireland to 12,500. They are stationed along the border between the north and the Republic of Ireland to stop arms traffic.

Aug 15 The United States had been running a balance of payments and trade deficits for the first time in the twentieth century. The US abandons the gold standard, intending to let the value of the US dollar fall. President Nixon announces that the US will no longer convert dollars to gold at a fixed value. And hoping to control inflation he imposes a 90-day freeze on wages, prices and rents.

Aug 16-17 In Londonderry, 8,000 workers go out on strike in a protest against the British. Thirty prominent Catholics withdraw from their public office jobs. The head of government in the Republic of Ireland, Jack Lynch, calls for an immediate end of internment of those from Northern Ireland whom the British have taken into custody.

Aug 18 Australia and New Zealand decide to withdraw their troops from Vietnam.

Aug 19-22 Following the death of President René Barrientos Ortu��o, Bolivia has had a succession of weak governments. Alarmed by public disorder and growing influence of leftists, the military has overthrown the left-leaning presidency of Juan Jose Torres and has installed Colonel Hugo Banzer Suárez as President.

Aug 23 Bolivia's air force bombs the University of San Andres, where leftist students are making their last stand against the military coup.

Sep 1-31 This month, Supreme Court justices John Harlan and Hugo Black have announced their retirement. President Nixon wants to replace his vice president, Spiro Agnew, with John Connally. Nixon's White House tapes will record him and his advisor Haldeman discussing appointing Agnew to the Supreme Court. They are not recorded discussing Agnew's qualifications. Together they reject the idea believing that Agnew could not pass Senate confirmation. Nixon will nominate Lewis Powell and William Rehnquist.

Sep 3 Qatar becomes independent from British rule.

Sep 12 A four-day prison riot at Attica Prison in New York State kills 32 prisoners and 10 wardens.

Sep 28 In Hungary, Cardinal Mindszenty, who has been in the US Embassy since 1956, is allowed to leave Hungary. He is moving to Vienna.

Oct 3 Governor Ronald Reagan tells delegates to the California Republican State Central Committee convention that he is not supporting a move to make him President in 1972, that he is supporting President Nixon's reelection.

Oct 14 Secretary of State William P. Rogers states his confidence that the campaign to save the seat of Taiwan (Nationalist China) in the United Nations will succeed.

Oct 19 Security Advisor Henry Kissinger arrives in Beijing for talks.

Oct 20 West Germany's Social Democrat chancellor, Willy Brandt, wins the Nobel Peace Prize for his attempts to get along with Communist East Europe – ostpolitik.

Oct 25 The UN General Assembly admits mainland China and expels Taiwan. US Senataor Barry Goldwater says "I suggested on the floor of the Senate today that we stop all funds for the United Nations. Now, what that'll do to the United Nations, I don't know. I have a hunch it would cause them to fold up, which would make me very happy at this particular point. I think if this happens, they can well move their headquarters to Peking or Moscow and get 'em out of this country."

Oct 27 The Democratic Republic of the Congo, under the dictatorship of Mobutu Sese Seko, is renamed Zaire.

Oct 28 Britain becomes the sixth nation to launch a satellite into orbit.

Oct 28 The British House of Commons votes 356 to 244 in favor of joining the European Economic Community.

Oct 29 US troops in Vietnam drop in number to 196,700, their lowest since January 1966.

Nov 10 Cambodian Communists, the Khmer Rouge (rouge being French for red), have been gaining adherents following US bombing raids. Prince Sihanouk is popular in rural Cambodia. Previously a neutral, he is now in exile in Beijing and supporting the Khmer Rouge. Khmer Rouge forces attack Phnom Penh and its airport, killing 44, wounding at least 30 and damaging 9 airplanes.

Nov 12 It is one year before another presidential election. President Nixon sets February 1 as a deadline for removal of another 45,000 troops from Vietnam.

Nov 23 The People's Republic of China takes its seat on the United Nations Security Council.

Nov 28 The Irish Republican Army launches rocket attacks on targets in Northern Ireland. This and other incidents claim the lives of four.

Nov 29 Around 2,500, mostly women, march in Washington D.C. demanding a repeal of abortion laws, contraception laws and an end to forced sterilization.

Dec (day unknown) Greenpeace is founded as an organization in Vancouver, Canada. It is opposed to US nuclear testing in Alaska.

Dec 2 Six sheikdoms found the United Arab Emirates.

Dec 3-4 Pakistan and India are at war regarding Pakistan's continued military operations against Bangladesh. Pakistan attacks nine Indian airbases. The next day India sends troops into Bangladesh.

Dec 14 Facing a military defeat in Bangladesh, Pakistan kills hundreds of Bangladeshi intellectuals.

Dec 16 In Bangladesh the Pakistani army surrenders, ending the conflict over Bangladeshi independence.

Dec 18 The Group of Ten (G10) meets in the United States and agrees with the US to fixed exchange rates, but without gold or a world currency for support – unlike the Bretton Woods conference of 1944. European currencies are fixed at undervalued parities in relation to the dollar and the dollar is devalued to $38 per ounce of gold – its second devaluation in history.

Dec 29 Britain gives up its military bases in Malta.

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Starburst Aerospace in talks to raise $50 million fund for space investments

https://sciencespies.com/space/starburst-aerospace-in-talks-to-raise-50-million-fund-for-space-investments/

Starburst Aerospace in talks to raise $50 million fund for space investments

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. accelerator Starburst Aerospace plans to raise a $50 million fund this year to invest in space startups, CEO Francois Chopard told SpaceNews in an interview.

The company came close to securing a $200 million fund for similar purposes five years ago, before anchor investors pulled out in the final stages.

“We disappointed a lot of people, but we’ve been able to move forward, to grow the company and adapt our business,” Chopard said.

Starburst instead focused on developing a business as an aerospace and defense accelerator when its debut fund fell through, acquiring equity in startups in exchange for consulting services and connecting them with governments and established companies.

It now counts around 60 companies in its portfolio, including Momentus, Orbital Sidekick and Skyloom that are in the space business.

Momentus, and some others it has invested in that are not space-related, are on course to raise significant sums of money this year by going public through merging with SPACs, or special purpose acquisition companies.

Shareholders in Stable Road Acquisition Corporation, the publicly listed SPAC seeking to merge with Momentus, approved an extension May 13 to complete their deal following delays caused by U.S. government reviews over foreign ownership concerns.

Chopard expects a resolution on Momentus soon, and said the progress being made by this and other startups are encouraging the accelerator to revisit its own fund.

“That track record is putting us back on the scene of raising a fund, and we are actively working on that,” he said.

Starburst was founded in 2012 but has grown from around 10 to 60 people in the last five years, expanding operations to eight countries as it builds out a global presence.

The company announced the launch of operations in Spain April 20, and is in talks to deploy accelerator programs in other countries after recently opening offices in India and South Korea. It also has a presence in the U.S., where it is headquartered, France, Germany, Israel and Singapore.

Partnering with customers

Customers in the U.S. include the Space Force, NASA and Northrop Grumman.

Last year, Starburst and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) won a $1.4 million government grant, matched with private funds, to create an aerospace innovation hub.

Chopard said Starburst has also won a similar contract in France.

Meanwhile, it is in talks to raise a small early-stage fund in Tel Aviv to invest in Israeli early-stage startups.

The plan is to raise multiple, smaller-scale local funds to invest in very early-stage seed rounds, in addition to running a larger fund.

Chopard noted a lot of interest from wealthy individuals in Tel Aviv to invest in local space companies, as well as in Los Angeles, Munich and Paris.

“We would like to do a larger fund to do Series A investments in our most interesting startups, but we would like also to raise locally $10-15 million to invest in more early-stage companies that we are working with,” he added.

While early-stage investors Seraphim Capital of the U.K. and U.S.-based Space Capital have been building a position in space startups in recent years, Chopard points to Starburst’s expanding international network as a key advantage.

Starburst has forged close ties with aerospace and defense businesses and governments worldwide because they have been funding its work as an accelerator, according to Chopard.

He said: “The thing is, if Boeing or Northrop says no to your product, what can you do? So you need to be able to tap into the European and Asian ecosystems to have more chances to succeed.”

He added: “When you look at all the money that is necessary to grow these startups, having not just one but two, three, five early-stage venture funds dedicated to aerospace and defense makes a lot of sense.”

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Which Countries are Middle Powers - And Why are They Important to the Global Order? Part 1

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I had a debate very recently with my China-West Dialogue (CWD) colleague, Colin Bradford. In a memo we were working on for CWD, he described the two major trade agreements, CPTPP and RCEP. He then added:

These two trade agreements show that middle powers are able to take multilateral actions on their own that make an impact.(*)

But which countries do we see achieving that? And behind that, why have analysts and policy makers become significantly more interested these middle powers in the Trump era recently past?

Counting the Middle Powers

The debate begins with the ‘Who’. Though Colin and I were generally agreed on the content of the article, we went around in circles over which countries we could, and should, identify as middle powers. Now, I was more than ready to forgive Colin his vague characterization of middle powers and then broad inclusion of the same – after all he is an economist – but soon thereafter I stumbled over a rather recent article by Bruce Jones, also of Brookings. and a well known international relations analyst. The article found in FA and titled, “Can Middle Powers Lead the World Out of the Pandemic? Because the United States and China Have Shown They Can’t” tackled the question of the current middle power membership. Given the subject matter of the article, Bruce was called upon to identify in some manner, the states that captured the current set of middle powers:

The concept of “middle powers” is imprecise and somewhat inchoate, but it generally refers to countries that are among the top 20 or so economies in the world, lack large-scale military power (or choose not to play a leading role in defense), and are energetic in diplomatic or multilateral affairs. These countries were seeking to fill part of the international leadership void even before the crisis, particularly when it came to buttressing the rickety multilateral system.

So, there we were. I had no difficulty acknowledging that the term was “imprecise and inchoate” but as for the rest of the features identified by Bruce, well, not so sure. Increasingly, I came to suspect that this was likely to be one of those classic international relations definitions – unclear and contested.

As it turns out, however, I had encountered rather recently the issue of middle powers. In fact I was working on a research piece: “Effective Multilateralism”**. In that examination I traced through the IR concept of multilateralism but additionally I encountered the question of middle powers. In the article I raised middle powers this way:

What actors can be active participants in multilateralism and in particular what do analysts’ mean when they reference, as they often do, ‘middle powers’ in multilateralism?

My answer was tellingly imprecise. I started with the reality that there is no commonly identified definition of middle powers, or a generally accepted set of those actors, at least in IR. I started, in fact, rather more historically:

Robert Keohane (1969, 269) decades ago reviewing several books on ‘small powers’ pointed to these powers and their interest in multilateralism: “middle power is a state whose leaders consider that it cannot act alone effectively but may be able to have a systematic impact in a small group or through an international institution.”[1]

[1] Robert Keohane quotes here Robert L. Rothstein. Alliances and Small Powers. New York and London: Columbia University Press, I968.

I then added:

Unfortunately, suggesting that multilateralism is built on middle powers raises more questions than the term might otherwise resolve. The category creates confusion. Which are middle powers? Which are the middle powers in contemporary multilateralism and the emerging global order? Korea maybe is and there are frequent references to the same. Traditionally identified so-called middle powers such as Canada or Australia might also qualify as middle powers, possibly? But then what of Japan, France, the UK, Germany or Turkey? And what about the large emerging market states such as Indonesia, Brazil and India? All have been identified at one time or another as middle powers in various examinations of contemporary multilateralism.

It seemed that I had at least metaphorically ‘thrown up my hands’. My conclusion:

This terminology is, unfortunately, in the end not particularly helpful. It seems that middle power is just about anything that is not a leading or is not using the traditional notion, a great power. Nevertheless, the impact of ‘small group’ action of a set of actors seems to identify what analysts are looking at, at least in contemporary global governance in the contemporary global order. And, it would appear that these actors need not include the great or leading powers.

But the failure to identify the agreed set of actors that are generally accepted today as middle powers did not extinguish my interest, and the interest of many of my colleagues in focussing on these powers and what actions they might be taking in the current global order. And, as I said above, I will come back to that key issue – why middle powers are considered important, possibly critical to the emerging global order in Part 2 of this Post.

However, identifying middle powers more precisely, probably to my detriment, continued to nag at me. So, I turned to some additional colleagues to try and nail down the set of actors that all, or nearly all, would agree were accepted as middle powers.

Looking at the Trail of Middle Power Definitions

Fortunately, I have as a close colleague, iAndrew Cooper from Waterloo University and the Balsillie School there. Andrew had long involved himself in the debate – who are the middle powers. So I turned to him to identify for me what he believed was the ‘definitive’ definition of middle powers. And, he returned the following definition from one of the better known volumes that he was involved in with co-authors Richard Higgott, Kim Nossal. 1993. Relocating Middle Powers” Australia and Canada in a Changing World Order. Vancouver: University British Columbia Press. And the definition provided at page 24:

A middle power “…emphasizes entrepreneurial flair and technical competence in the pursuit of diplomatic activities. Not only is this diplomacy devoted to building consensus and cooperation on issue-specific agendas, it is invariably differentiated and has an important temporal element as well.”

Two things emerge from this definition. First the volume focuses on what can I think be identified as the ‘traditional middle powers” – Australia and Canada. And the authors hint at the fact there are different sources for identifying middle powers. This multiple approach was confirmed in probably what is likely the most in depth examination of middle powers – this the article by Jeffrey Robertson “Middle-power definitions: confusion reigns supreme” in the Australian Journal of International Affairs (2017. 71(4): 355-370. Robertson indicated (p. 365) that these two governments sought to create a special international role for themselves:

In the post-World War I and post-World War II periods, Australian and Canadian policymakers sought to distinguish their countries from other states on the basis of the function they played in the maintenance of peace and security. Accordingly, they used functional definitions to describe middle powers.

This description, according to Robertson, evolved in later periods including during the Cold War and then Post Cold War. relying first on ‘functional’ definitions, then ‘capacity’ definitions and in the end ‘behavioral’ definitions. As Robertson suggested, the differing characterizations were all done:

to allow Australian and Canadian policymakers to distinguish themselves from a growing number of emerging states with claims on the international system.

Robertson revealed, in other words, that there are multiple ways to identify middle powers – functional, capacity and behavioral. Choose a different approach – ‘Voila’ a different set of actors. As Robertson argued:

All middle-power definitions suffer from clearly identifiable weaknesses and thus have never been fully accepted in the conceptual scheme of political science and international relations. This has both increased debate on the subject and at the same time challenged the capacity of educators to teach the subject successfully. These identifiable weaknesses have been substantially covered in previous studies. (p. 362)

If you used the ‘traditional’ approach well, you’d conclude that Canada, Australia and possibly South Korea would be middle powers. Maybe also Singapore. If you used capacity and identified the top 20 powers (by nominal GDP at current US dollar exchange rates as of 2019) – excluding the ‘great powers’, or what I think is increasingly identified as the leading powers you’d get in order: Japan, Germany, India, UK, France, Italy, Brazil, Canada, Russia, South Korea, Australia, Spain, Mexico, Indonesia, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Switzerland, Quite a collection and hardly all identifiable as middle powers.

Quite recently a new designation was proposed. As I described it in Effective Multilateralism, this organization was constructed by the current French foreign minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian along with his compatriot, the German foreign minister Heiko Maas. As described :

In 2019 these foreign ministers launched a new ‘Alliance for Multilateralism’ tied to the UN. The leaders and the participants are not referred to as middle powers, but the host and co-host countries and the participants are all designated as ‘goodwill powers’. That designation emphasizes the collective action purpose of this contemporary multilateralism. There no reference to ‘middle powers’, or power generally which as we’ve just pointed out is rather misleading. Thus, ‘goodwill powers’ may be a useful term.

Well I am not sure that ‘goodwill powers’ brings us any more clarity or closure to the middle power definition but it does strike me that the members identified as participating in the Alliance overlap with what many would accept as middle powers.

In the end Robertson (p. 366) ignores the history and concludes. this approach as the better way to capture middle powers in the current global order :

In the context of middle-power definitions, a pragmatic approach discourages the question ‘What really is a middle power?’ and, rather, focuses on how we ought to use the term in the context of a specific field or subfield. One possible definition for a middle power may thus be as follows: in the context of global governance in the 2010s, a middle power ought to be considered as a state with an interest in and capacity (material(367)resources, diplomatic influence, creativity, etc.) to work proactively in concert with similar states to contribute to the development and strengthening of institutions for the governance of the global commons.

While an agreed definition seems beyond our reach, it is evident that the various definitions and the groups proposed seem to be linked to various multilateral initiatives that have arisen in the global order. And to that I will turn in Part 2.

* Colin Bradford. 2020. “A New US Strategic Approach to China and to Global Diplomacy”. CWD Memo. January 2020.

** “The Possibilities for ‘Effective Multilateralism’ in the Coming Global Order”. Research Memo. December 9, 2020.

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Which Countries are Middle Powers – And Why are They Important to the Global Order? Part 1 was originally published on Rising BRICSAM

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IMAGES: Towards Pitch Black, Indian Su-30 fighters are refueled in flight by French A330 MRTT

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 08/19/2022 - 12:00 PM in Military, Military Operations

The Pitch Black biennial exercise, which is being held by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in the Northern Territory, begins today. Before landing at Darwin's RAAF Base, the Indian Air Force's Sukhoi 30MKI fighters were refueled in flight by a French Air Force A330 Phenix.

The exercise with 17 nations is being held for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The last edition of the exercise was held in 2018. The French air refueler was also deployed for the same exercise.

"This is the first time that France has refueled Indian jets in flight during its projection," the French Air Force posted on Twitter. It should be mentioned that the Indian Air Force deployed four Sukhoi 30MKI fighter planes of Russian origin and one C-17 transport aircraft.

The aircraft flew directly to Australia after participating in a four-day bilateral exercise, the 'Udarashakti', with Malaysian colleagues in Kuantan.

In a statement, the captain of the Pitch Black Exercise 2022 Engagement Group, Peter Wood, said: "International participation in the Pitch Black Exercise, from within the Indo-Pacific region and abroad, provides personnel from all nations with experience in working with aircraft, systems and practical work in the unique environment of northern Australia, which would otherwise not be familiar."

Wood added: "Exercising with our international partners in combined air combat operations is key to ensuring that the RAAF remains ready to respond whenever the Australian government requires it."

In the exercise, countries such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the USA are participating this time.

It should be mentioned that the air forces of Germany, Japan and the Republic of Korea are participating fully for the first time. India is participating in the exercise for the second time. About 100 aircraft and 2,500 people are expected to participate in the three-week exercise.

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