US defence secretary James Mattis has renamed the Hawaii-based US Pacific Command (PACOM) as the US Indo-Pacific Command (IPACOM). The second event was the announcement by US defence secretary James Mattis renaming the Hawaii-based US Pacific Command (PACOM) as the US Indo-Pacific Command (IPACOM). Clearly then, the stage is being set for a great maritime game in the Indo-Pacific. One indication of this is the successful launch of China’s second aircraft carrier in record time. Whether India is ready or not, the game, in the words of Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous creation, is afoot.

Source: Mint June 03, 2018 14:15 UTC