| 单词 | sea lane |
| 例句 | The fighting, when there is any, takes place on the vague frontiers whose whereabouts the average man can only guess at, or round the Floating Fortresses which guard strategic spots on the sea lanes. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Cyprus outlined the proposal to set up a maritime corridor to use sea lanes to ship humanitarian aid into Gaza and see how ships could be used to help evacuate the wounded. Aid groups call at Paris conference for immediate ceasefire in Gaza 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z There will be a discussion to set up a maritime corridor to use sea lanes to ship humanitarian aid into Gaza and see how ships could be used to help evacuate the wounded. Few expectations as France seeks tangible results at Gaza conference 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Aside from China and the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei have had overlapping territorial claims in the South China Sea, which straddles one of the world’s busiest sea lanes. Canada forges agreement to help Philippines track illegal fishing vessels using satellite technology 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The loadings are a test of Ukraine's ability to reopen sea lanes at a time when Russia is trying to re-impose its de facto blockade, having abandoned the grain deal in July. Two ships headed to Ukraine's Black Sea ports to load grain 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z It worries about becoming embroiled in any conflict that could also threaten nearby sea lanes that supply Japan with most of its oil. Exclusive: Japan elevates Taiwan security ties in move likely to rile China 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The Ocean Shield-2023 exercises will involve forces practicing how to “protect sea lanes, transport troops and military cargo, as well as defend the coastline,” the ministry said. Russia launches Baltic naval drills, ratcheting up tensions with European neighbors 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z China mostly imports oil and natural gas, much of it arriving on sea lanes controlled by the navies of the United States or India, two geopolitical rivals. Why Heat Waves Are Deepening China’s Addiction to Coal 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The strategic island overlooks sea lanes to Odesa, Ukraine's main Black Sea port. Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits symbolic Snake Island to mark 500 days of war 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z Gaining access to that country’s military, as well as Finnish airspace, ports and sea lanes, also improved NATO’s ability to deter Moscow’s aggression. NATO allies stress the need for vigilance over the possibility of a Wagner base in Belarus. 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Washington and its allies are concerned about Beijing's naval ambitions in a region occupying vital sea lanes. Australia security pact 'stigma' must be removed -Vanuatu PM 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Washington and its allies are concerned about Beijing's naval ambitions in a region occupying vital sea lanes, that played a pivotal role in World War Two. Vanuatu says security deal with Australia to be ratified later this year 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z The region is becoming strategically more important as a shrinking ice cap opens up new sea lanes and attracts other nations seeking its largely untapped natural resources. US to open diplomatic station in Arctic Norway, says Blinken 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z China has been a major infrastructure investor in PNG, which sits near important sea lanes and international submarine cables linking the United States and ally Australia, that were crucial in World War Two. PNG won't be used for 'offensive military operations' - prime minister 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Early on, however, they became able to engage with other peoples through the sea lanes. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z The Pacific islands span 40 million square km of ocean, where vital sea lanes and submarine cables link the United States to its allies Australia and Japan. Biden's Papua New Guinea no-show deals blow to US credibility in Pacific - analysts 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Navy was able to block oil shipments to China and disrupt its sea lanes, the conflict could potentially become nuclear. The intoxication of war 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z We’ve sent armies to seize or protect oil fields in the Middle East, and fleets to protect the sea lanes through which tankers sail. Time to kick the oil addiction before climate change overwhelms us 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The naval part will integrate sea, air and land forces to attack enemy forces and amphibious assault ships, and to protect sea lanes to counter blockade efforts, it said. Taiwan war games to focus on combating blockade, preserving forces 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The Kremlin has, for years, been seeking to establish a military base in Port Sudan, giving its warships access to - and influence over - one of the world's busiest and most contested sea lanes. Sudan fighting: Why it matters to countries worldwide 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The U.S. also has seabed sensors in key sea lanes to help detect submarines. Analysis: China's intensifying nuclear-armed submarine patrols add complexity for U.S., allies 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z China, which claims Taiwan as its territory to be reunited by force if necessary, regularly sends fighter jets and other military assets into Taiwan’s airspace and sea lanes. Taiwan threatens to shoot down any Chinese balloons 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Its strategic location, with about 17,000 islands straddling thousands of miles of vital sea lane, is a defensive necessity as both sides gear up for a possible conflict over Taiwan. Your Friday Briefing: The U.S. Military Expands in the Philippines 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z He also stressed the self-ruled, but Chinese-claimed island's strategic importance at the center of key global sea lanes and as a key producer of semiconductors. In U.S. visit, Taiwan speaker stresses importance of defending island from China 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z That unprecedented spending reflects Japan's concern that China could attack neighbouring Taiwan, and in doing so threaten Japanese islands and put a potential stranglehold on sea lanes that supply Middle East oil. Japan to hike annual defence budget by a quarter to buy Tomahawks and other weapons 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z The Arctic is taking on greater strategic significance due to climate change, as a shrinking ice cap opens up new sea lanes. Putin touts Russia's 'Arctic power' with launch of nuclear icebreakers 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z The bill from Congressman Rufus Rodriguez designates special sea lanes and air routes and prescribes rules that foreign ships and aircraft conducting innocent passage must follow. Philippine legislator proposes law to keep Chinese boats, planes in check 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z The United States plans to name an ambassador at large for the Arctic, reflecting the region's growing strategic and commercial importance as its shrinking opens up new sea lanes and vast oil and mineral resources. G7 group welcomes IAEA mission to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The United States plans to name an ambassador at large for the Arctic, reflecting the region's growing strategic and commercial importance as its shrinking opens up new sea lanes and vast oil and mineral resources. Swedish PM sets out further military aid package to Ukraine 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The United States plans to name an ambassador at large for the Arctic, reflecting the region's growing strategic and commercial importance as its shrinking opens up new sea lanes and vast oil and mineral resources. Russian-installed official says safety of IAEA mission to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant will be ensured - TASS 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z It is vital for guaranteeing sea lanes out of Odesa, Ukraine’s biggest port. Blasts, fire hits military depot in Russian-annexed Crimea 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z "No Chinese or any vessel should be allowed in our waters without our approval unless for innocent passage in the designated archipelagic sea lanes," he said on Wednesday. Philippine legislator proposes law to keep Chinese boats, planes in check 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Riding directly behind a ship might help the whales avoid strikes with other vessels, but it could also cause the animals to venture into high-traffic sea lanes more often. For the first time, scientists spot humpback whales riding a ship’s wake 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z The tiny island is strategically important because of its proximity to the sea lanes to Ukraine's port of Odesa. Russian defence ministry says warplane hit Ukrainian troops on Snake Island 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Strategically, the pullout of Russian forces from the island means Moscow loses a Black Sea base from which its forces could threaten important sea lanes along the Ukrainian coast south toward Romania. On Snake Island, defiant Ukrainians force a Russian withdrawal 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z The rocky outcrop overlooks sea lanes to Odesa, Ukraine's main Black Sea port, where Russia is blocking food cargos from one of the world's leading grain suppliers. Missile kills 10 in Odesa after Ukraine retakes Snake Island 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Japan sees China’s increasingly assertive military activity in the East and South China Seas as a threat to some of the world’s busiest sea lanes. Japan PM says dialogue with China, S. Korea key to stability 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Breaching that line would directly threaten sea lanes that supply Japan's economy with most of its oil. Japan calls for defence spending hike in policy paper, notes threats to Taiwan 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z Control of those sea lanes would turn out to be a prerequisite for D-Day. Review | How the naval battles of World War II reshaped the global order 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z The U.S. has long viewed the Arctic as a growing area of competition with Russia and China, particularly as climate change brings warmer temperatures and opens the sea lanes for longer periods of time. Army poised to revamp Alaska forces to prep for Arctic fight 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Japan sees China’s increasingly assertive military activity in the East and South China seas as a threat in some of the world’s busiest sea lanes. Japan to send envoy to Solomons amid worry over China pact 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z A military presence in the islands would allow China to disrupt or block the sea lanes between Australia and the United States, warned Rory Medcalf, head of the National Security College at Australia’s National University. Solomon Islands close to security deal with China, alarming neighbors 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z China claims as its own territory virtually the entire South China Sea, home to fish stocks and undersea minerals, along with sea lanes through which an estimated $5 trillion in global trade travels each year. China says military development of islands within its rights 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Congestion in sea lanes is interrupting the shipping of not only oil but also food. Russian Oil Finds Few Buyers Even at Deep Discounts 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Those naval maneuvers close sea lanes to Ukraine’s major port of Odessa in an effective blockade. Armed Nationalists in Ukraine Pose a Threat Not Just to Russia 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z “By blocking the recommended sea lanes, the Russian Federation has made it literally impossible to navigate in these areas and allow ships to enter Ukrainian seaports, especially in the Sea of Azov.” Launch of Russian military drills stokes fears of preparations for attack on Ukraine, as diplomatic sparring continues 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Logistics managers turn to oversized airplanes when there is no time to use sea lanes. Airbus to create own airline to rent out whale plane 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z The Arctic has increasing geopolitical importance, with Russia, China and the United States vying for access to natural resources, sea lanes, research and militarily strategic areas. Denmark accuses China, Russia and Iran of espionage threat 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z The sea lanes between the Strait of Hormuz and ports in Dubai and Saudi Arabia are busy with small boats carrying contraband diesel for transfer to larger vessels, Thakur said. Smuggled Iranian fuel and secret nighttime transfers: Seafarers recount how it’s done 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z Most are located close to important sea lanes like the English Channel, Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, Strait of Gibraltar and the Turkish Strait. Global reach: China expands port and military base network to boost commerce, clout 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z It played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812 and defended sea lanes from 1797 until 1855. 1st woman to command USS Constitution, aka Old Ironsides 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z Japan worries that key sea lanes supplying it will come under Beijing's sway should it gain control of the island. Washington caps year of drills to deter China with ten-day military exercise 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin also announced the arrest of a fifth suspected trafficker thought to have been involved in what was the deadliest migration tragedy to date on the dangerous sea lane. France says pregnant women among 27 dead in English Channel 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z The melt is exposing Russia to new security threats along its northern border but also creating commercial opportunities, most prominently the opening of new sea lanes. Russia Signs Deal With Dubai Logistics Company to Navigate Thawing Arctic 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z That canal provided the lifeline to the sea lanes to India, which was the jewel in the crown of the British Empire. Opinion | U.S. foreign policy needs to get over its fear of instability 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z On Sunday, its People’s Liberation Army said a Chinese aircraft carrier group recently conducted annual exercises in the busy sea lanes. Philippines protests `blocking’ of its patrol ships by China 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z The Suez Canal was the strategic hinge that tied Britain to its Asian empire — to British Petroleum's oil fields in the Persian Gulf and the sea lanes to Singapore and beyond. Washington’s delusion of endless world dominion: Is it finally collapsing? 2021-03-28T04:00:00Z Plus, a great deal of the world’s trade travels through its sea lanes. Opinion | America’s partnerships are ‘force multipliers’ in the world 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z The sea lanes, called the Northern Sea Route, are already in use. Russia Signs Deal With Dubai Logistics Company to Navigate Thawing Arctic 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z The Indonesian archipelago straddles strategically important sea lanes used for trade, with its waters also home to rich fishing grounds and important energy reserves. Indonesia governor believes drone behind security scare was made in China 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z Japan shares strategic interests with Taiwan, which sits in sea lanes through which much of Japan’s energy supplies and trade flow. Japan official, calling Taiwan 'red line,' urges Biden to 'be strong' 2020-12-25T05:00:00Z Adding to the intrigue is the accelerating rush for riches, sea lanes and military influence at the top of the world. Russia’s turn as chairman likely to heat up Arctic rivalries 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z The U.S.S Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 until 1855. USS Constitution, associated museum to reopen Friday 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z The U.S.S Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 until 1855. State unemployment rate climbs; USS Constitution to reopen 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z Rival producers in the Gulf need to ship their exports through potentially dangerous sea lanes. Russia and Turkey risk turning Libya into another Syria 2020-05-31T04:00:00Z Additionally, warming caused by climate change is opening new sea lanes creating new potential for commercial and military activity. US boosts aid to Greenland over military tension with Russia, China in Arctic 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z “It is a busy sea lane, deep water, heavy sea and then there’s the wind factor,” he said. Critics pour scorn on Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge idea 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important sea lane through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil passes daily. Trump approved cyber-strikes against Iran’s missile systems 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z Djibouti dominates a narrow strait that controls entry from the Indian Ocean to the Suez Canal on one of the world’s busiest sea lanes. China, U.S. military clash over Djibouti airspace 2019-06-16T04:00:00Z The Strait of Hormuz is the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the ocean, however, making it one of the world’s most important sea lanes. Ships operating in Gulf region urged to take extreme caution 2019-06-13T04:00:00Z Tiny Singapore plays a critical role securing the vital sea lanes connecting the Strait of Malacca with the South China Sea. Military spending is soaring in the Asia-Pacific region. Here’s why 2019-06-07T04:00:00Z The Persian Gulf includes critical sea lanes for oil shipments, particularly at the Strait of Hormuz. Pompeo makes unannounced visit to Baghdad amid rising tensions with Iran 2019-05-07T04:00:00Z Pompeo said those countries were responsible for ensuring “these incredibly vital sea lanes are open and China does not pose a threat to closing them down”. Pompeo assures Philippines of U.S. protection in event of sea conflict 2019-03-01T05:00:00Z Novo Nordisk has booked airfreight shipments to ensure that it can get insulin to Britain even if sea lanes are disrupted. As Chances of No-Deal Brexit Rise, British Companies Scramble to Prepare 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z But with hardliners in positions of influence on both sides, the potential for an unplanned clash remains high, particularly in the crowded sea lanes of the Persian Gulf or in Iraq. White House asked the Pentagon for plans to strike Iran – report 2019-01-13T05:00:00Z The global economy, in other words, was chugging along nicely on one of the world’s busiest sea lanes. Trump's trade war comes with an unexpected bonus: more trade, at least for now 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z The company owns two flats in Gunwharf, Portsmouth, overlooking the sea lane into the Royal Navy base. Arron Banks firm 'has no address' 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z While Ukrainian officials say their vessels were traveling in established international sea lanes, the Russian barrage injured six Ukrainian sailors who were then taken captive. Russia-Ukraine Kerch Strait incident tests Trump, U.S. power 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z And, as the United States pulls back from support of democracy, stability and development, pirates will reclaim the sea lanes; poverty and mass migration will rise; and terrorism and extremism will follow. Opinion | Trump’s ‘America First’ means Americans lose 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z The United States protects sea lanes in the region, through which Saudi oil is exported. For Trump, the relationship with Saudi Arabia is all about money 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z The pact was bolstered by a promise of investment in “quality infrastructure” that is financially and environmentally sustainable — and backed by greater visibility for Japan’s warships in the sea lanes and ports of Asia. Japan’s Abe stakes out new identity in region: Stronger leadership and wider military reach 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z The US and its allies have sought to defy those claims and keep international sea lanes open by sending their navies on “freedom-of-navigation” patrols. US-China tensions soar as 'new cold war' heats up 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z It emphasizes ensuring all countries in the region are free from coercion and keeping sea lanes, especially the contested South China Sea, open for international trade. Mattis trip to Vietnam aimed at countering China’s influence 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z It emphasizes ensuring all countries in the region are free from coercion and keeping sea lanes, especially the contested South China Sea, open for international trade. Mattis pushes closer ties to Vietnam amid tension with China 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z Situated along one of the busiest commercial sea lanes in the world, Chinese economic interests are clear. Opinion | China is challenging the U.S. in the Horn of Africa — and Washington is silent 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z It lies at a crossroads of sea lanes crucial for global trade, and with its growing markets is a crucible of investment opportunities. Malaysia, Cambodia offer 2 Asian narratives of change at UN 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z The ‘voyages of discovery’ that began with Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan fuelled knowledge, but they also involved violence and privateering: by the seventeenth century, huge ships “laden with cargo and cannon” filled sea lanes. The long entanglement of war and astrophysics 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z The Egyptian security source said the extended truce would also include opening a sea lane from Gaza to Cyprus under Israeli supervision. Egypt finalizing details of long-term Hamas-Israel truce: source 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z Navy to 600 ships and using it for purposes beyond merely keeping sea lanes open to deliver supplies for land forces. Opinion | If you want peace, prepare for war 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z Many saw this as a veiled threat to block the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial sea lane for oil shipments. After Trump slams Iran’s president, Iranian officials accuse him of ‘psychological warfare’ 2018-07-23T04:00:00Z The Saudi alliance quickly moved to seal off airspace and sea lanes around Qatar to international traffic, putting an economic and political stranglehold on the small, oil-rich nation. Regional rivals Qatar, UAE to officially join U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Monday, as a warming Arctic opens up new sea lanes and oil and minerals reserves. 'America’s got to up its game in the Arctic': Mattis 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z With almost 1,200 miles of coastline, Yemen sits at an intersection of some of the world’s busiest sea lanes. Yemen is the world's forgotten war. Here's why it shouldn't be 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z For future security missions—counterterrorism, protection of sea lanes, cyberdefense—the alliance offers great benefits for the U.S. Is the U.S.-South Korea Alliance Worth It? 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z Warming temperatures in the Arctic also have opened sea lanes and resources long locked in the ice, with the U.S., Pentagon climate change plans avoid Trump politics 2018-06-03T04:00:00Z And New Delhi publicly shares international concerns about maintaining open sea lanes in the South China Sea despite Beijing’s expansive territorial claims in the region. Modi Signals Weakness by Making Nice With China’s Xi 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z “The Navy really kind of has unique and specific roles in making all that happen, not only from a security standpoint, but also sea lanes, keeping access to markets open,” Richardson said. After deadly crashes in Pacific, U.S. Navy refocuses on leadership 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z That will require checking Russia’s expansionary push in the northern sea lanes. Analysis | The Daily 202: How a conservative think tank is trying to tackle climate change 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z Tokyo sees unfettered passage for Chinese warships and warplanes through the Okinawan island chain as a threat to vital sea lanes. China, not North Korea, to dominate Japan military planning 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z In addition to serving heavy commercial traffic, the sea lanes track through contested waters, sometimes adding political and military dimensions to how ships communicate. Iranian Tanker, Chinese Ship Stopped Transmitting Location Before Crash 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z The military bases are part of a bid by Beijing to protect strategic sea lanes used to transport oil and other resources for China’s large energy-consuming modernization. China plans Pakistan military base at Jiwani 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z “It opened up a new sea lane for China,” reported the state-controlled People’s Daily. The Arctic dilemma 2017-12-19T05:00:00Z And the Chinese are building rail lines to Europe and every part of Asia, allowing them to bypass U.S.-controlled sea lanes. Opinion | China has a plan to rule the world 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z Washington remains critical of such moves, saying it has a national interest in freedom of navigation in sea lanes critical for world trade. Trade issues, North Korea in focus at Asia-Pacific summit 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z “The vessel’s automatic identification system was off for the majority of the voyage,” the report said, “except in busy sea lanes where such behavior could be noticed and assessed as a safety threat.” A North Korean ship was seized off Egypt with a huge cache of weapons destined for a surprising buyer 2017-10-01T04:00:00Z Malaysia’s Maritime Enforcement Agency said the area is at the start of a designated sea lane for ships sailing into the busy Singapore Strait. Navies search for 10 US sailors as 7th Fleet review ordered 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z Like the Fitzgerald, the McCain was traveling in a heavily trafficked sea lane in darkness when the collision occurred, making human error more likely. Opinion | Navy ships keep getting into accidents. Time to find out why. 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z The Western sources said consignments were transported from smaller Iranian ports across the sea lanes near Kuwait, which is 100 nautical miles from Iran. Exclusive: Iran Revolutionary Guards find new route to arm Yemen rebels 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z Turkey and Iran are helping to import food, and Iran allows Qatar to use its air and sea lanes. Tillerson heads home from Qatar with no resolution to regional dispute 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z Although the missile landed harmlessly in the sea, U.S. officials said the North’s test was a reckless event in a densely populated region filled with critical trade sea lanes. North Korea ICBM test gives world bad options 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z It establishes designated sea lanes for boats and ships in the seas along the countries’ borders to prevent Islamic State-aligned militants in the southern Philippines from fleeing to neighboring nations. Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines launch join maritime patrol 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z Near where the sea lanes converge for the run into Tokyo Bay, the USS Fitzgerald was on a routine mission — though in these waters, mariners say, routine means always taking extra caution. ‘There wasn’t a lot of time’ as water flooded U.S. destroyer below decks 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z The Western sources said consignments were transported from smaller Iranian ports across the sea lanes near Kuwait, which is 100 nautical miles from Iran. Exclusive: Iran Revolutionary Guards find new route to arm Yemen rebels 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z The collision occurred on Saturday morning in a busy sea lane south of the base. Rescuers Search for 7 Sailors as Damaged U.S. Destroyer Reaches Port 2017-06-17T04:00:00Z The Pentagon now believes China wants to project military power around the world to support its economic interests and critical sea lanes. North Korea threatens hack to attack infrastructure 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z "This is in the interest of supporting our overall maritime awareness and safety of navigation in sea lanes of communication," he said. UK sends warships to shadow Russian naval task force - BBC News 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z The United States has also kept warships in the region to guard a sea lane through which four million barrels of oil pass each day. Yemen Sees U.S. Strikes as Evidence of Hidden Hand Behind Saudi Air War 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z To protect those sea lanes, Great Britain occupied Aden and the surrounding southern parts of the Arabian Peninsula from 1839 to 1967. Satellite Eye on Earth: August 2016 - in pictures 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Pirates have begun flying drones which they use to scout busy sea lanes for unguarded ships, lacking security crews or razor-wire. 'Do you have an AK-47 and can you swim?' - BBC News 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z They have ensured the Navy and Marine Corps have the tools to win wars and protect sea lanes for safe trade and commerce. A Salute to the Home Team: America’s Civilian Workforce 2016-09-03T04:00:00Z This is the third heaviest sea lane for commerce. Tribunal Rejects Beijing’s Claims in South China Sea 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Commercial ships and aircraft were excluded from thousands of square miles of airspace and sea lanes as a precaution. The total cost of the exercise: about $250 million. A test of America's homeland missile defense system found a problem. Why didn't the Pentagon say so? 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z Navy’s role to deter aggression and keep sea lanes open in the Black Sea basin, which bounded by Russia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and Turkey. U.S. Will Patrol the Black Sea Despite Russian Warnings 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z "We've been keeping the sea lanes open...It's what we do." U.S. says it will stay in Black Sea despite Russian warning 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z Davidson said Tuesday at a strategy forum at the Naval War College in Newport that U.S. operations in the South China Sea, for example, should continue to demonstrate that sea lanes should remain open. Navy official challenges strategists to rethink ‘deterrence’ 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z A strong India-U.S. partnership can “help ensure security of the sea lanes of commerce and freedom of navigation on seas,” he said. India’s Narendra Modi Emphasizes Security Ties in Address to Congress 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z Navy in the South China Sea: The U.S. defends the open Internet by making sure no one else interferes, just as it dispatches ships to ensure that the sea lanes stay open. A Job for Rubio-Cruz: Save the Web 2016-05-22T04:00:00Z The general mission of Nato was officially changed to a mandate to protect “crucial infrastructure” of the global energy system, sea lanes and pipelines, giving it a global area of operations. Who rules the world? America is no longer the obvious answer 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z Navy's job to deter aggression and keep sea lanes open. U.S. says it will stay in Black Sea despite Russian warning 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z Singapore occupies a strategic location alongside sea lanes carrying a third of all maritime traffic and US$5.3 trillion worth of maritime trade each year. Singapore, Australia Expand Military Partnership With Eye on China 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z China claims virtually the entire South China Sea, an area that contains some of the world's busiest sea lanes. Members of Congress are urging the Obama administration to order more naval operations close to disputed islands in the South China Sea 2016-04-27T04:00:00Z Keeping the sea lanes open in the vast Indo-Pacific requires cooperation among democracies—and fleets of submarines. Submarines Down Under 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Since then, Abu Sayyaf has abducted 10 Indonesian and four Malaysian mariners, fueling concerns about the security of fishing grounds and sea lanes. Indonesia Calls for Joint Maritime Patrols to Combat Islamic Militants 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z “We do not need a nuclear accident in these importing fishing grounds and sea lanes.” China to build floating nuclear power plants in South China Sea 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z In East Asia, an increasingly aggressive China seeks to control the sea lanes through which a large share of global commerce flows. The U.S. can’t afford to end its global leadership role 2016-04-22T04:00:00Z He declined to say how many were being used to store unsold cargoes, but industry sources said 25-27 tankers were parked in sea lanes close to terminals including Assaluyeh and Kharg Island for this purpose. Exclusive: Iran struggles to find enough ships for oil exports 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z Richardson said the US planned to continue carrying out freedom-of-navigation exercises within 12 nautical miles of disputed South China Sea geographical features to underscore its concerns about keeping sea lanes in the region open. New Chinese ship activity spotted at disputed South China Sea shoal 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z Richardson said the United States planned to continue carrying out freedom-of-navigation exercises within 12 nautical miles of disputed South China Sea geographical features to underscore its concerns about keeping sea lanes in the region open. Exclusive: U.S. sees new Chinese activity around South China Sea shoal 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z The South China Sea includes sea lanes through which more than $5 trillion in global trade passes each year, along with rich fishing grounds and potential oil and gas deposits. China's foreign minister has taken a hard line on the country's claims to virtually all the South China Sea, saying it won't permit other nations to infringe on what it considers its sovereign rights in the strategically vital area 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z Home to some of the world’s busiest sea lanes, the ocean is also rich in fisheries and may hold oil and natural gas reserves under the seabed. China Plays Down Missile Deployment in the South China Sea 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z “This operation challenged attempts by the three claimants – China, Taiwan and Vietnam – to restrict navigation rights and freedoms,” Davis said, reflecting the US position that the crucial sea lane should be treated as international waters. US warship sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z "This operation challenged attempts by the three claimants - China, Taiwan and Vietnam - to restrict navigation rights and freedoms," Davis said, reflecting the U.S. position that the crucial sea lane should be treated as international waters. U.S. Warship Sails Near Island Claimed by China in South China Sea 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z The Navy conducted a similar exercise in October to underscore the U.S. position that the crucial sea lane should be treated as international waters. Exclusive: Another U.S. patrol in South China Sea unlikely this year - officials 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea along with the atolls and islets scattered around its strategic sea lanes, which annually carry $5 trillion worth of trade. Obama says summit to focus on Islamic State militancy 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z I find it rather contradictory that China's motives in the South China Sea are to protect the sea lanes for its two way commerce. Obama Calls on Beijing to Stop Construction in South China Sea 2015-11-18T05:00:00Z Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Hai Binh brushed off questions about the incident by saying Vietnam also respects the freedom to transit international sea lanes. Vietnam: From War Zone to the Belle of the Ball 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z China has rebuked Washington over the patrol, the most significant U.S. challenge yet to territorial limits China effectively claims around its seven artificial islands in one of the world's busiest sea lanes. China naval chief says minor incident could spark war in South China Sea 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z Some of the disputed areas are believed to sit atop vast undersea deposits of oil and gas and straddle some of the world’s busiest sea lanes. Arbitration panel OKs jurisdiction in South China Sea case 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z The U.S. patrol on Tuesday was the most significant U.S. challenge yet to territorial limits China claims around its artificial islands in one of the world's busiest sea lanes. U.S., Chinese navies agree to maintain dialogue to avoid clashes 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z I find it rather contradictory that China's motives in the South China Sea are to protect the sea lanes for its two way commerce. Obama Calls on Beijing to Stop Construction in South China Sea 2015-11-18T05:00:00Z China claims most of the South China Sea, one of the world’s busiest sea lanes, through which more than $5tn of world trade passes every year. US warship defies Beijing to sail past disputed South China Sea islands 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z China claims most of the South China Sea, one of the world's busiest sea lanes, through which more than $5 trillion of world trade passes every year. U.S. Navy destroyer nears islands built by China in South China Sea 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z “And there’s no exception to that, whether it’s the Arctic or the sea lanes that fuel international commerce widely around the world, or the South China Sea.” US Navy to sail near reefs claimed by China 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z Rice also said the United States would insist on maintaining freedom of navigation and commerce through busy sea lanes in disputed areas of the South China Sea. U.S. tells China cyber espionage is more than an irritant, must stop 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z Why would the Chinese obstruct the commercial sea lanes in any way? Obama Calls on Beijing to Stop Construction in South China Sea 2015-11-18T05:00:00Z The mission would be the start of a series of challenges to China’s territorial claims in one of the world’s busiest sea lanes, another US defence official said. US warship defies Beijing to sail past disputed South China Sea islands 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z During remarks at The George Washington University, Rice also said the United States would insist on maintaining freedom of navigation and commerce through busy sea lanes in disputed areas of the South China Sea. China cyber espionage is more than an irritant, must stop: U.S. 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z In the wars of the 20th century, mines played a pivotal role in disrupting shipping and sea lanes. Pentagon’s mine hunting system that’s 16 years in the making still doesn’t work 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z “We want to ensure the security of critical sea lanes and fishing grounds, and we want to see that disputes in the area are managed peacefully and on the basis of international law.” Kerry Urges Beijing to Halt ‘Problematic Actions’ in South China Sea 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z It is in part a matter of increasing the country’s sense of security, by dominating the maritime approaches to its long coast, and securing sea lanes to the open Pacific. What’s behind Beijing’s drive to control the South China Sea? | Howard W French 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z We need new international partnerships to confront climate change and regional challenges, from the South China Sea to the sea lanes of the Middle East. Martin O'Malley: A Strong Foreign Policy Starts With a Global Middle Class 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z Haiti is located on busy sea lanes between North, Central and South American markets, and independent shipping experts express optimism Port Lafito will be a boon for Haiti. Haiti president, business leaders open new container port 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z Admiral Kawano noted that China’s program of island building in the disputed islands of the South China Sea created serious concerns for Japan because of its dependence on the sea lanes through the Malacca Straits. Disdain in Beijing and Edginess in Tokyo 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z Still maintaining a balance of power is hard, and negotiations, whether over chairs or sea lanes, are marked by tension and sometimes silliness. Trying to avoid war, US and China build uneasy alliance - BBC News 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z Mackinder argued that the future of global power lay not, as most British then imagined, in controlling the global sea lanes, but in controlling a vast land mass he called “Euro-Asia.” American imperialists are deluding themselves: Henry Kissinger, George W. Bush and the end of U.S. hegemony 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z A Chinese military officer in the audience rejected Carter’s claim that China might threaten freedom of navigation in the heavily-travelled sea lanes. U.S. Defense chief warns China on moves in South China Sea 2015-05-30T04:00:00Z We’re witnessing the birth of a new ocean — new sea lanes, more shipping, more exploration, more competition for the vast natural resources below. President Obama to Cadets: Lead the Way on Fighting Climate Change 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z Open and free sea lanes are, of course, in the interests of all Asian nations, including China’s. Disdain in Beijing and Edginess in Tokyo 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z Shippers have grown accustomed to the volatility and believe the gatekeepers of crucial sea lanes have too much to lose by blocking them. Oil on troubled waters 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z Continuing turmoil in Yemen also puts in potential jeopardy vital sea lanes for oil shipments. Signs of Higher Oil and Gas Prices as Stockpiles Dwindle 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z New sea lanes are opening, prompting interest in exploring the Arctic’s rich resources of oil, gas and minerals. How the U.S. plans to combat Arctic climate change 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z The region is warming at twice the rate of other parts of the globe, which both threatens traditional communities even as it opens up new sea lanes and vast oil and mineral resources. Arctic nations to fight climate change despite Russia tensions 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z Building bases on islands close to those vital sea lanes will only cause others to fear China, and think the worst of its ultimate ambitions. Disdain in Beijing and Edginess in Tokyo 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z Some in the LDP want the Japanese navy to patrol with South-East Asian countries, Australia and India to counter Chinese assertiveness and guard sea lanes as far as the Strait of Hormuz. Base issues 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Both the United States and Iran, saying they want to protect international sea lanes, have sent naval vessels to the Gulf of Aden. Saudis launch new airstrikes as U.S. concerns grow about Yemen war 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z The ships were there to keep sea lanes open and to deter “any illegal activity in the area,” including the illicit transit of weapons, Commander Stephens said in a telephone interview. Warning Iran, U.S. Sends Two More Ships to Yemen 2015-04-20T04:00:00Z The greeting was sent on behalf of the 210-strong crew of the Portsmouth-based warship, which is in the Gulf to deter piracy and keep sea lanes open. Sailors spell Mother's Day message 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z He then included the island nation in a new maritime "Silk Road," which was seen as a way of encircling India and controlling sea lanes linking the energy-rich Persian Gulf with China. Narendra Modi Begins Sri Lanka Visit as Ties Rebound 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z Under former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, relations with China intensified, with heavy Chinese investment in the strategically located island along busy sea lanes between the Persian Gulf and East Asia. With change in Sri Lanka, US eyes deeper ties 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z It has less need to police sea lanes in the Persian Gulf, a task that now mostly ensures the safe passage of oil from Saudi Arabia to China. America’s prospects are promising indeed It cautions that the opening of the once-frozen Arctic sea lanes will require significant monitoring to "ensure stability in this resource-rich area." Immediate Risk to National Security Posed by Global Warming 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z “We see an Arctic that is melting, meaning that most likely a new sea lane will emerge,” he said. Pentagon: global warming will change how US military trains and goes to war 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z “We see an Arctic that is melting, meaning that most likely a new sea lane will emerge,” Hagel said during his stop in Chile. Hagel: Climate change will challenge U.S. military 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z “Undoubtedly China is moving into the Indian Ocean commercially because … it needs to protect those sea lanes. It needs to protect its oil routes.” India Shows Off a New Warship 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z Under the last government, procurement delays and a spate of operational accidents - especially dogging the navy - raised uncomfortable questions over whether India's armed forces are capable of defending its sea lanes and borders. Indian firms tool up for defense orders on Modi's 'buy India' pledge 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z Initially, small UAVs are likely to be used for border surveillance, policing, monitoring sea lanes and inspecting farmlands. Are Unmanned Drones the Future of Global Transport? They also straddle one of the world’s busiest sea lanes. US Marines linked to Australian energy security 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z China claims most of the South China Sea, rich in natural resources and one of the world's busiest sea lanes, bringing it into disputes with Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Taiwan. China, Vietnam affirm desire to resolve problems 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z North Korea warships and fishing boats routinely sail over the line, which commands strategic sea lanes into the industrial heartland of both Koreas. The war that never ends between the Koreas 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z Beijing wants to control the sea lanes of the South China Sea, a vital commercial and security link between the Pacific and Indian oceans. Defending the sovereignty of others is the best way to protect America Chinese leaders are also motivated by a desire to control the sea lanes of the South China Sea. Rein in Beijing If China is in the right path, it is because the U.S. being a benevolent power brought China out of the shadows in 1971, invested in industries, and kept sea lanes open for Chinese commerce. Daily chart: Crowning the dragon 2014-04-30T00:02:16Z Busy sea lanes near the English Channel, the Persian Gulf and the Straits of Malacca were tinted a deep green. Flight Search Brings Satellite Company Unaccustomed Fame 2014-04-10T02:38:58Z If those disputes turn violent, instability in Yemen, which lies near vital sea lanes as well as oil giant Saudi Arabia, will deepen. Yemen's federal plan a bold idea, but many hurdles remain 2014-02-23T06:10:02Z One poster demanded the Chinese navy follow-up by blazing an "independent sea lane" to Hawaii. U.S., Chinese warships narrowly avoid collision in South China Sea 2013-12-14T08:02:19Z The prows at the West 12th Street and West 13th Street corners seem as if they could cleave a sea lane. Building Blocks: Again, a New Life for a Shiplike Building in the Village 2013-12-04T20:11:04Z Another example Kitaoka cited was a threat to sea lanes of vital interest to Japan. Japan collective self-defense should include others, not just U.S.: adviser 2013-11-06T08:08:19Z "We don't want China patrolling the sea lanes for us," said Michael Levi, director of the Council on Foreign Relations' Program on Energy Security and Climate Change. Analysis: Awash in oil, U.S. reshapes Mideast role 40 years after OPEC embargo 2013-10-17T19:27:43Z It insists all parties refrain from force and do nothing to impede sea lanes that carry half the world's shipping. China may smother South China Sea agenda at regional forum 2013-10-07T22:45:29Z The plant, called Yamal LNG, would send gas to Asia along the sea lanes known as the Northeast Passage, which opened for regular international shipping only four years ago. Polar Thaw Opens Shortcut for Russian Natural Gas 2013-07-25T00:08:25Z Much of China’s booming economy is fueled by oil shipped from the Persian Gulf, through the Indian Ocean, and Beijing policymakers see the necessity of securing sea lanes and access beyond the Straits of Malacca. India and China Lock Horns in the Indian Ocean 2013-05-17T04:35:27Z Clashes between pro-government forces and militants continue in the south, causing jitters beyond Yemen's borders due to its proximity to No. 1 oil exporter Saudi Arabia and sea lanes through which crude is shipped. Qaeda-linked gunmen kill Yemeni intelligence officer: official 2013-05-09T12:06:16Z An African Union military offensive weakened the al Qaeda-linked Islamist rebel group al Shabaab and piracy in key sea lanes off Somalia is at an all-time low thanks largely to a foreign naval presence. Somalia wins cash, military aid at London donor summit 2013-05-07T19:16:44Z In disputes with Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines, among others, China’s claims revolve around islands or sea lanes that are potentially rich in oil and gas deposits. Border Dispute Between China and India Persists 2013-05-02T17:07:17Z This is not the first Arctic venture to benefit from newly cleared sea lanes. Polar Thaw Opens Shortcut for Russian Natural Gas 2013-07-25T00:08:25Z "They are focusing on securing sea lanes, counter piracy and evacuating Chinese nationals in times of crisis," says Li. Chinese transport "workhorses" extending military's reach 2013-02-25T21:17:30Z Following the Cold War, the U.S. implicitly offered a version of the same deal to post-Maoist China: Concentrate on manufacturing for export, and we will police the sea lanes on which you depend. Chuck Hagel nomination: Obama rebukes Bushism 2013-01-08T12:45:00Z It insists that all parties refrain from force and do nothing to impede sea lanes that carry $5 trillion in annual trade. Disputes over small islands pose big conundrum for U.S 2012-12-16T21:29:41Z They might be trying to find out how far the United States would react because this could affect freedom of navigation in one of the busiest sea lanes in the world. Chinese police plan to board vessels in disputed seas 2012-11-30T00:16:35Z “We’re still going to need to protect the sea lanes,” said David L. Goldwyn, who served as the State Department’s coordinator for international energy affairs in the Obama administration. News Analysis: Energy Independence in America? Don’t Pop the Cork Yet 2012-11-14T01:52:46Z While the U.S. has obsessed about the Middle East, China has modernized its military and expanded its ambition to dominate economically vital sea lanes. A Smaller, Cheaper, Stronger Military 2012-11-09T01:22:27Z This means the United States will still care deeply about keeping sea lanes open for all forms of trade and about diversity of global energy supply. | Oil & Money: Making an Energy Boom Work for U.S. 2012-11-13T07:34:07Z "Economic development is pushing them to spend money on defense to protect their investments, sea lanes and exclusive economic zones," said James Hardy, Asia Pacific editor of IHS Jane's Defence Weekly. Southeast Asia splashes out on defense, mostly maritime 2012-10-07T21:25:32Z The real dispute over the islands is not about oil, gas, sea lanes or fishing rights. IHT Rendezvous: How to Settle the Fight Over Some Guano-Covered Rocks 2012-09-23T05:01:42Z China, he noted, is often described as a "free-rider," consuming oil imports but doing little to help protect sea lanes. Asia Will Drive Future Demand for Fossil Fuels 2012-09-21T15:15:00.183Z The U.S. says its sole concern is ensuring that sea lanes remain open and trade unimpeded. New Garrison, Old Troubles in South China Sea 2012-07-27T00:05:24Z Most Chinese and foreign security policy analysts believe China wants to avoid military conflict across sea lanes that carry an annual $5 trillion in ship-borne trade, particularly if it raises the prospect of U.S. intervention. China's hawks gaining sway in South China sea dispute 2012-07-25T21:07:19Z High on the list are warships, patrol boats, radar systems and combat planes, along with submarines and anti-ship missiles that are particularly effective in denying access to sea lanes. Southeast Asia splashes out on defense, mostly maritime 2012-10-07T21:25:32Z British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond, appearing at the Pentagon news conference with Panetta, said London was committed to helping ensure Gulf sea lanes remained open. U.S. can defeat any Iranian effort to block oil shipping: Panetta 2012-07-18T16:31:38Z Yet China contributes almost nothing to stability in the oil-producing heartland of the Arabian deserts and barely anything to the free movement of goods through the world’s strategic sea lanes. Let China Do It 2012-06-18T05:00:00Z The north Atlantic island is also situated by sea lanes that are increasingly important as the Arctic melts. Greenland's minerals loom in China-Denmark ties 2012-06-16T15:19:55Z For all the talk of maritime free passage, the importance of vital sea lanes for prosperity and so on, the ghost at the feast was China. Big powers jockey in the Pacific 2012-06-03T07:54:16Z Half the world's shipping tonnage traverses its sea lanes. Analysis: China's nine-dashed line in South China Sea 2012-05-25T04:12:23Z Containment Risks Permanent Brinksmanship Tom Hayden, Activist What if China deployed combat vessels and 100,000 troops on our coasts to protect its access to the sea lanes of the Americas? Room for Debate: Are We Headed for a Cold War With China? 2012-05-03T01:38:09Z Middle East experts express doubts that Iran will follow through on its threats to stop supplying European customers or close the vital oil sea lanes of the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions Raise Specter of Gas at $5 a Gallon 2012-03-01T03:47:53Z Distant they may be, but increasingly the world's fastest-growing major economies find themselves jostling as they compete for resources, sea lanes and allies. Analysis: India's military build up may be too little too late? 2012-02-03T11:36:28Z But the admiral said the Pacific Command's primary mission was protecting sea lanes in the South China Sea that carry $5 trillion in commerce annually, including $1.2 trillion in trade with the United States. U.S. has "no desire" for new military bases in Asia: admiral 2012-01-27T19:37:53Z Obama told Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at a regional summit in November that the United States wanted to ensure the sea lanes were kept open and peaceful. U.S. Navy may station ships in Singapore, Philippines 2011-12-16T07:54:34Z Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin said China was committed to keeping sea lanes secure and called the U.S. “an important player in Asia ever since the second world war,” on Nov. 19 in Bali, Indonesia. China Plays Down Sea Spats to Woo Asean From U.S. ‘Siren Song’ 2011-11-20T22:13:14Z “This region has some of the busiest sea lanes in the world which are critical to all our economies,” Obama said today in Darwin, Australia. Obama Says U.S. Forces Will Maintain Asia-Pacific Security 2011-11-17T10:13:57Z It would also help the U.S. regain economic influence it has ceded to China in a region that contains sea lanes vital to world commerce, as well as coal, oil and other commodities. Obama Pushes Trade Deal in Bid to Bolster U.S. Foothold in Asia 2011-11-13T10:39:13Z Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned in July that increased confrontations in the area are a threat to sea lanes. China May Resort to Force in Sea Disputes, Global Times Says 2011-10-25T09:06:02Z Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned in July that increased confrontations in the area are a threat to sea lanes that are “absolutely essential” to world trade. China Wants ‘Binding’ Conduct Code in S. China Sea, Aquino Says 2011-08-31T22:36:46Z Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who attended the Asean forum in Indonesia, warned on July 24 that increased confrontations in the area are a threat to sea lanes that are “absolutely essential” to world trade. Aquino Plays Down Spratlys Tension as China Trade Mission Nears 2011-08-17T12:03:01Z The defense initiative with Australia will anchor an American presence in the western Pacific that can help safeguard sea lanes that carry more than $5 trillion of commerce, about $1.2 trillion of it U.S. trade. Obama Says U.S. Forces Will Maintain Asia-Pacific Security 2011-11-17T10:13:57Z Aden lies east of a major sea lane where some 3 million barrels of oil pass daily. Yemen says kills two Qaeda leaders, critics voice doubts 2011-07-21T15:08:16Z Since the beginning of the war the British had kept the sea lanes open. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z The sea lanes of Indo-Pacific Asia are becoming more crowded, contested and vulnerable to armed strife. South China Sea disputes could lead to war in Asia: think tank 2011-06-28T03:02:21Z The bill seeks a five-year plan for more joint military exercises, defense trade and support for India’s military modernization, homeland security and coastal defense, and maintenance of secure sea lanes of communication. Lockheed May Tempt India With Stealth F-35 to Rejoin Bidding 2011-06-21T03:46:58Z The sanctuaries are both lush animal habitat and busy sea lanes, potentially forcing federal regulators into tough trade-offs. Ship-speed limits urged to protect whales off Calif. 2011-06-07T04:11:37Z He also assured Asian allies that the United States would protect sea lanes and maintain a robust military presence in the region despite a severe budget crunch and the protracted wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. U.S. says worried by cyber-attacks; committed to Asia 2011-06-04T07:23:47Z Yemen sits on a strategic sea lane where some 3 million barrels of oil pass daily. Saleh defiant, day after agreeing to handover plan 2011-04-25T00:42:21Z It is possible that the Lancaster plunged into the Grevelingen lake or another of the sea lanes surrounding the islands. 'Disastrous night' 2011-04-15T23:22:49Z Third, coordinate coalition air and naval power to provide basic security for ports and sea lanes in the east. A Plan for Libya 2011-03-10T05:20:00Z That oil is shipped in tankers that travel along sea lanes controlled by India and the United States, which adds to Beijing’s jitters. China Reportedly Plans Strict Goals to Save Energy 2011-03-04T16:21:53Z In 2009, the Chinese navy began regular patrols to protect sea lanes from Somali pirates in the Middle East. China to Spend $91.5 Billion on Improving Defense in 2011 2011-03-04T08:53:12Z While piracy -- which has redrawn shipping routes and driven up insurance costs -- is seen the main driver, all are seen also wanting to stake a claim to increasingly important sea lanes. Piracy not only game in Indian Ocean naval buildup 2010-10-12T11:19:00Z Despite the bloodshed on Monday, pro-Palestinian groups planned fresh attempts to test the closing of sea lanes around the enclave. Israel Begins Expelling Activists After Raid on Flotilla 2010-06-02T11:22:00Z He also said South Korea would immediately close its sea lanes to all North Korean vessels and cut off most remaining economic ties. Lee: North Korea 'Will Not Find Any Place to Stand' 2010-05-24T02:09:00Z Rajapaksa sought a new mandate to bless his plans to develop Sri Lanka by exploiting its geographically strategic position astride air and sea lanes, rebuilding infrastructure and encouraging foreign investment and local productivity. 2010-01-28T10:26:00Z The quinquereme was too frail to attempt a blockade or to patrol the sea lanes in all seasons. A History of Sea Power She had come to us, a pioneer over the sea lanes which are to be thronged with the swift dirigibles of the future plying their easy way from America to Europe. Opportunities in Aviation And when he did find him, he knew, he would have to outline a counter move which would force immunity to his sea lanes. The Players As we forged through the vague sea lanes, we were like a glittering trinket on the bosom of the night. The Trail of '98 A Northland Romance Submarines are lying along the sea lanes in regular nests. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights He found something fortifying in the thought that this vast hull was swinging out to her appointed sea lanes, that she was now intent on a way from which no caprice could turn her. Never-Fail Blake They would make far better time keeping to the sea lanes, where it was not necessary to climb. Star Born To reduce the danger to merchant vessels from submarines, harbors and sea lanes were protected by mines and by great nets made of heavy wire cables. A School History of the Great War With bad sailors or good sailors, the significant thing which had become a commonplace was that the Channel was a safely-guarded British sea lane. My Year of the War Including an Account of Experiences with the Troops in France and the Record of a Visit to the Grand Fleet Which is Here Given for the First Time in its Complete Form He measured the long distance through the sea lanes from dock to schooner with his eyes. The Cruise of the Dry Dock "And west; we are out of the sea lanes; but if it keeps bright I'll take an observation at noon." Wolves of the Sea Being a Tale of the Colonies from the Manuscript of One Geoffry Carlyle, Seaman, Narrating Certain Strange Adventures Which Befell Him Aboard the Pirate Craft "Namur" And the little Revenge ran on thro' the long sea lane between. Public Speaking Our merchant seamen, in addition, are carrying supplies to them and to our allies over every sea lane. State of the Union Address The Union navy lacked the means of patrolling the sea lanes of commerce over millions and millions of desolate square miles. Captains of the Civil War; a chronicle of the blue and the gray "Judging from those empty sea lanes below, Flora must be an out-of-the-way place," Kennon said. The Lani People As the troop ship glided down the sea lane, the old man still watched it from the turtle-back. One of Ours Blockade was more to the point than any attempt to patrol the sea lanes. 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