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Maritime Security Threat Advisory: Key Global Hotspots and Recent Incidents

Our weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory is available now. The maritime security landscape has become increasingly complex in 2024, with diverse regional threats impacting key maritime zones.
October 30, 2024

The transformation of Arctic security

Russia's war in Ukraine has significantly altered the security landscape in the Arctic, setting the stage for increased militarization and confrontations over energy resources.
October 28, 2024

ASEAN still torn over security challenges

ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, faces significant internal divisions that challenge its effectiveness in addressing regional security concerns.
October 25, 2024

Taiwan considers a Plan B

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te faces complex regional and domestic challenges as he navigates rising tensions with China and strives to consolidate democratic governance.
October 24, 2024
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Naval Drones and the Battle for Crimea: Ukraine’s Strategic Counteroffensive

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has transformed the Black Sea into a focal point for maritime warfare, with Ukraine leveraging naval drones to contest Russian naval dominance,..
October 23, 2024

Maritime Security Threat Analysis: Rising Tensions in the Middle East and Maritime Piracy Threats in the Bay of Campeche

Our weekly Maritime Security Threat Analysis (MSTA) is available now. The situation in the Middle East has intensified following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on 28 September..
October 22, 2024
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Middle East’s Rising War Risk Puts Spotlight on Iran’s Quiet Oil Comeback

Iran's oil production has surged back to near pre-sanctions levels, despite years of U.S. sanctions aimed at limiting its output.
October 22, 2024
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Bottled up in the Black Sea Russia is Having a Dreadful Naval War

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has not only unfolded on land and in the air but also significantly on the waters of the Black Sea.
October 21, 2024

75th CIRM Annual Conference: Erik Speyer, Dryad Global and Peter Broadhurst, Inmarsat on EGC NAVTEX Visualisation

We are excited to share the highlights so far from the 75th CIRM Annual Conference, which is taking place at the prestigious Westin Josun Hotel in Busan, South Korea. The event is proving to be a..
October 16, 2024

Strategic Posturing: China’s Joint Sword-2024B and Its Impact on Regional Stability

Dryad Global's weekly Maritime Security Threat Analysis is available now. This week our team of analysts focus on the China, Taiwan, South China Sea areas following the start of China's Joint..
October 16, 2024