The world turns, new alliances springing up: Australia, Singapore and India

More cooperation between Indian Ocean states reported here:

India and Australia have "agreed to develop maritime cooperation and exchanges that enhance mutual capacity" for ensuring "security" along the Indian Ocean.

Outlining the accord, Australian Defence Minister Brendan Nelson told The Hindu here on Monday that the focus was "to further support" New Delhi's "policing of the Indian Ocean."

All part of the Asia Security Summit.