AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndian Ocean Diplomacy: India’s naval ship INS Sunayna—operating as IOS Sagar with a multinational crew from 16 countries—heads to Colombo for a May 15 port call, part of New Delhi’s “Bridges of Friendship” push, with training that includes seamanship, safety drills, and VBSS-style boarding operations. Human Rights Backlash: Human Rights Watch says US foreign aid cuts in 2025 damaged global rights work—pausing investigations, cutting support to victims, and weakening groups that deter abuses. Myanmar Spotlight: Myanmar’s Mogok gemstone rush stays in the headlines after miners unearthed a rare 11,000-carat ruby, while rights groups again urge jewelers to stop buying gems tied to the conflict economy. Regional Watch: South Asia’s wider energy squeeze and migration crackdowns continue to ripple across the region, with authorities reporting major arrests and rescues tied to illegal movement.
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