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international-affairs1 year ago

"I LOVE UAE" Sign Appears Next to Airstrip Under Construction on Yemeni Island

Satellite images show a new airstrip being built on Abd al-Kuri Island near the Gulf of Aden, with workers spelling out "I LOVE UAE" next to the runway. The United Arab Emirates claims its presence on Socotra island, to which Abd al-Kuri belongs, is based on humanitarian grounds. The construction comes amid ongoing conflict in Yemen and heightened tensions in the region, with the Houthis targeting ships and the U.S.-led forces involved. The airstrip's construction raises concerns about power projection and potential military use in the strategic maritime area.

via The Associated Press|
#airstrip-construction#gulf-of-aden#houthis
international-relations2 years ago

China's Controversial Airstrip Construction on Disputed Island Raises Concerns

China is reportedly constructing an airstrip on Triton Island in the South China Sea, a disputed territory also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan. Satellite photos show the construction, which appears to be on a smaller scale compared to previous projects in the region. The runway is expected to accommodate turboprop aircraft and drones, but not fighter jets or bombers. China claims the entire South China Sea as its own, defying international rulings. The construction is seen as part of China's efforts to assert control over the region, which is a crucial waterway for global trade.

via Military Times|
#airstrip-construction#china#disputed-islands
international-relations2 years ago

China's Controversial Airstrip Construction in South China Sea Raises Concerns

China is reportedly constructing an airstrip on Triton island in the disputed South China Sea, which is also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan. Satellite photos show the construction, which appears to be more modest in scale compared to previous projects in the region. The runway is currently laid out to accommodate turboprop aircraft and drones, but not fighter jets or bombers. China claims the entire South China Sea as its own, defying an international ruling. The construction work aims to enhance global navigation safety, according to China, but it has faced accusations of militarizing the waterway.

via The Associated Press|
#airstrip-construction#china#disputed-islands