Taiwanese Navy – Taiwan chases a Chinese spy ship away from its coast.

• Agence France-Presse: Taiwan chases away Chinese spy ship in south-east

US Marines – US and Royal Marines exercise together in urban warfare.

• Virginian Pilot: Marines train for risky combat field — cities
  

Background – Merchant Marine – More needs to be done to protect merchant shipping against terrorist attacks, the merchant mariners suggest naval escorts???

• The Economist: Shipping Security
• The Guardian: Seafarers want Navy escort
  

Background – South America – An outstanding, but lengthy essay on the challenges that the US faces in building strong lasting relationships with its South American allies. The insight into the true naval capabilities of some of the countries in South America is quite enlightening.

• Naval War College Review: Our Special Correspondent: Letter from South America