Monday, November 27, 2017

China's Live Fire Exercise in Djibouti

Defence Web posted on 27 November 2017 a brief item titled "Reported Unauthorized Use of Djiboutian Range Fuels Speculation on China's African Intentions" by Michael Walsh, research fellow at Johns Hopkins University School for Advanced International Studies.

The article reports on China's new military facility in Djibouti and recent live fire exercises that raise questions in the minds of some as to the purpose of the facility.

Michael Walsh provided on 28 November 2017 an update on this situation titled "Major Communication Breakdown During Chinese Live-Fire Exercises in Djibouti."