A background essay on the Ming Dynasty, its powerful trade networks and diplomatic missions as far as Africa and the Red Sea, and the domestic tensions that ultimately changed the course of world ...

In the 17th century, the Indian ocean slave trade was arguably on a bigger scale than the Atlantic slave trade. The hub of this vile industry was in modern-day Tanzania, an area that specialized ...

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters ... the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country's trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.

India’s navy has launched a submarine, a destroyer and a frigate, underlining the importance of protecting its crucial Indian Ocean trade route amid a strong Chinese presence. The move came as ...

MUMBAI, India (AP) — India’s navy on Wednesday ... underscoring the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country’s trade moves amid a strong Chinese ...

India's Navy Launches Submarine, Warships to Guard Against China's Presence in Indian Ocean MUMBAI, India (AP) — India's navy ... which 95% of the country's trade moves amid a strong Chinese ...