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The National Maritime Foundation (NMF), New Delhi is the India’s first maritime think-tank for conducting independent and policy-relevant research on ‘matters maritime’.

Forces First Conclave – The Navy Edition ⚓🌊Honouring the valour, vision, and maritime strength of the Indian Navy. ...
03/03/2026

Forces First Conclave – The Navy Edition ⚓🌊

Honouring the valour, vision, and maritime strength of the Indian Navy.


🌊 When dialogue meets depth — a ‘Chaupal’ for the Indo-Pacific.At , “Chaupal ki Charcha” embodies the spirit of open, h...
28/10/2025

🌊 When dialogue meets depth — a ‘Chaupal’ for the Indo-Pacific.

At , “Chaupal ki Charcha” embodies the spirit of open, honest, and intellectually rich maritime dialogue — mirroring India’s traditional village discussions where every voice shapes the collective wisdom. It brings together global perspectives to navigate the Indo-Pacific’s complex strategic waters through conversation, collaboration, and shared vision.

VAdm Pradeep Chauhan, DG NMF, hosts this special session with His Excellency Dr Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India and Bhutan; His Excellency Mr Indra Mani Pandey, Secretary-General, BIMSTEC; Vice Admiral (Ms) Anne Cullere, FN (Retd), Sciences Po (Le Havre Campus), France; and Capt Geordie Klein, Defence Attaché of the Netherlands for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka.

The session concluded with the release of “Maritime Perspectives: A Sweep Across the Indo-Pacific”, edited by VAdm Pradeep Chauhan and Ms Anuttama Banerji, Research Associate, NMF— a publication that captures the evolving contours of Indo-Pacific cooperation through scholarly insight and strategic foresight.

18/10/2025

⚓ What’s the difference between having power and knowing how to use it? 🌊

The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD 2025) is back — and this time, it’s about finding the sharpest mix of assets and action to drive shared growth and security across the Indo-Pacific. 🌏💡

Hosted by the Indian Navy with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) as its Knowledge Partner, this is where capacity building meets capability enhancement to tackle real-world maritime challenges — from undersea infrastructure to climate resilience and strategic coordination. ⚙️🚢

Join global naval leaders, policymakers, technologists, and researchers as they shape the future of the Indo-Pacific — together. 🤝

🔗 Register now and be part of the dialogue defining the next decade of maritime security, disaster resilience, and regional cooperation. Link in bio

09/09/2025

🌍 Beneath the waves lie cables, culture, and contested resources… who owns the deep?
At LAWSEA 2025 – the Inaugural NMF–KAS International Seminar on Public International Maritime Law (PIML), Professional Session Three will explore “Undersea and Seabed Resources and Infrastructure: Legal Issues.”

🗣️ Dr Madhumita Kothari, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, and Former Senior Advisor, International Seabed Authority, will moderate the session.

Mr Soham Agarwal, Associate Fellow, NMF, will speak on the legal issues surrounding the protection of undersea cables.

Capt Himadri Das, IN, Senior Defence Specialist, will address the regulation of IUU fishing and whether we are part of the problem or the solution.

Dr Srinivas Burra, Associate Professor, South Asian University, will present on UNESCO’s approach to the legal challenges of underwater cultural heritage in South Asia.

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🌊Pleased to share that Dr Chime Youdon, Head of the Resilient and Sustainable Ocean Regions (RSOR) Cluster at the Nation...
03/07/2025

🌊Pleased to share that Dr Chime Youdon, Head of the Resilient and Sustainable Ocean Regions (RSOR) Cluster at the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), has successfully completed the prestigious Comprehensive Security Course (CSC) at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) in Honolulu, Hawaii 🇺🇸.

The course brought together 102 diplomats, security professionals, and scholars from 40 Indo-Pacific nations 🌏, fostering strategic dialogue on issues from maritime security to sustainable development and regional stability 🌱⚓.

Dr Youdon’s participation reaffirms NMF’s commitment to strengthening India’s role in shaping a secure, resilient, and sustainable Indo-Pacific.

📢 New Article Alert!Japan’s Energy Stakes in the Indian Ocean: Part 1🖊️ By Ms Aashima Kapoor ( ), Research Associate, N...
21/06/2025

📢 New Article Alert!
Japan’s Energy Stakes in the Indian Ocean: Part 1
🖊️ By Ms Aashima Kapoor ( ), Research Associate, NMF.

As Japan transitions toward non-fossil fuel sources, what happens to its maritime interests in the Indian Ocean? 🌊🇯🇵

From the 2019 Kokuka Courageous incident to post-Fukushima energy shifts, this insightful piece explores what Japan’s evolving energy priorities mean for India’s maritime geostrategy in the Indo-Pacific.

🔗 Read now on our website!

Eight months⏳25,000+ nautical miles🌍⚓Just two officers, the ocean, and a dream 🌊💭Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A didn’...
03/06/2025

Eight months⏳
25,000+ nautical miles🌍⚓
Just two officers, the ocean, and a dream 🌊💭

Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A didn’t just sail around the world—they proved what courage, resilience, and quiet determination look like. 💪🌐

Waving the Indian flag 🇮🇳, they braved harsh conditions 🌬️🌊, strengthened diplomatic ties 🤝, and interacted with the Indian diaspora 🌏.

Welcome home, Tarini. 🛳️💙
You carried more than a crew—you carried a message for every girl who dares to dream. 🌟👧🚀

Captain KK Agnihotri (Retd), Senior Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation, delivered a Special Lecture at Miranda H...
28/04/2025

Captain KK Agnihotri (Retd), Senior Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation, delivered a Special Lecture at Miranda House, University of Delhi, as part of the Geography Department’s Annual Fest 'Globe 25' – themed "Echoes of the Ocean." 🌊

The session offered fascinating insights into maritime geography, oceanic consciousness, and the evolving importance of the seas in shaping global 🌎dynamics.

🇮🇳🤝🇺🇸 The was proud to host a high-level comprising Dr Andrew Byers, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for ,...
21/04/2025

🇮🇳🤝🇺🇸
The was proud to host a high-level comprising Dr Andrew Byers, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for , Mr John "Jay" Wise (South Asia Director), and Mr Jonathan Mangrum, South Asia Policy Advisor, Office of the Secretary of Defense, among other officials.

The delegation was led by Admiral Karambir Singh, Chairman, NMF, VAdm Pradeep Chauhan (Director-General), Cmde Manish Sinha (Executive Director), Capt YP Sharma (Deputy Director), and senior fellows-Capt Kamlesh K Agnihotri (Retd), Capt Bharat Deep Gaur (Retd), Capt KS Vikramaditya, Capt Ranendra S Sawan, and Ms Anuttama Banerji (Research Associate, NMF). ⚓🌊

VAdm Pradeep Chauhan made a detailed presentation on and their growing relevance for the . 🇮🇳🇺🇸 This was followed by candid and constructive deliberations on the , including the , , and among other areas of mutual convergence. 🌏

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