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India eyeing the maritime domain

India's recent emergence as a significant maritime player highlights its evolving military strategy, particularly in the Indian Ocean.
November 20, 2024

Israel in the Red Sea: From Threats to Cooperation

The Red Sea region has emerged as a focal point of geopolitical concern due to escalating Houthi attacks that threaten global shipping routes and the security of countries like Israel.
November 19, 2024
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Black Sea War: Russia is Losing to Ukraine but Winning with China

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has primarily been portrayed as a land and air struggle, yet significant developments are also unfolding at sea, particularly in the Black Sea.
November 18, 2024

METIS INSIGHTS: China sets its sights on the Tropics: Sino- Caribbean and Central American relations are reshaping maritime infrastructure investment

How is China expanding its maritime influence in the Caribbean and Central America? What role does China's Belt and Road Initiative play in Caribbean infrastructure? Why is Chinese investment in..
November 14, 2024

Cyber-SHIP Lab/IMO Maritime Cyber Security & Resilience Symposium 2024

We're thrilled to share highlights from Day 1 of the Cyber-SHIP Lab/IMO Maritime Cyber Security & Resilience Symposium, where Corey Ranslem, CEO of Dryad Global, joined industry experts for an..
November 13, 2024

Operationalising the Quad: Maritime security and climate change in the Indo-Pacific

Stronger coordination within the Quad—comprising Australia, the U.S., Japan, and India—is essential to address climate-driven threats impacting Indo-Pacific maritime security.

Amid threats, like-minded nations boost effort to keep sea lanes open for trade, security

The United States, along with its allies and partners, has emphasized the critical importance of maintaining open waterways for global shipping.
November 08, 2024
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Gulf naval developments: on course to face new challenges?

As maritime insecurity escalates in the Red Sea and the Gulf, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) navies are pursuing tailored investment strategies to bolster their capabilities and safeguard regional..
November 07, 2024

How the US and the Philippines should counter Beijing’s aggression in the South China Sea

On September 27, 2024, two Chinese missile vessels pursued Philippine civilian boats near the First Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.
November 05, 2024

Reflecting on ABTO 2024: Maritime Cybersecurity Insights with Richard Hodder

The Annual ABTO Bulk Terminals Conference 2024 recently wrapped up in the heart of Antwerp, drawing together key stakeholders in the bulk terminals industry.
November 04, 2024