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Navigating the Red Sea Crisis: Rising Threats to Global Shipping

Since late 2023, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have increased their attacks on vessels transiting the Red Sea corridor, citing the Israel-Gaza war as justification. These incidents, which began in late 2023, have disrupted one of the world's most critical maritime routes, impacting global supply chains that handle over $1 trillion in goods annually.
December 10, 2024

China’s Maritime Grey Zone Tactics Are Evolving

Beijing’s military strategy has recently undergone significant shifts, with implications across the Indo-Pacific.
December 04, 2024
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If the Gaza War Continues, Will the Houthis Mine the Gateways to the Red Sea?

Naval mines, a historically low-cost yet effective weapon of asymmetric warfare, remain a formidable threat in maritime conflicts.
December 03, 2024

Strategic Choke Points: Why India’s Access To The Malacca And Hormuz Straits Matters – Analysis

India’s geostrategic location at the intersection of the Malacca and Hormuz Straits grants it substantial leverage in regional and global security.
December 02, 2024

Military Challenges to China's South China Sea Claims are Increasing

The South China Sea remains a focal point of international maritime contention, where rising deployments of naval and aerial forces are challenging China's extensive and legally unsupported claims.
December 01, 2024

Crossroads of Commerce: How the Taiwan Strait Propels the Global Economy

China's approach to Taiwan remains a focal point of global geopolitical tension.

Suspected Nation-State Cyber Espionage Targets Pakistan Navy

A recent cyber espionage campaign targeting the Pakistan Navy has come to light, highlighting the ever-growing sophistication of threat actors operating in the South Asian region.
November 21, 2024
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The Ship Operators Shrugging Off Houthi Attacks

As major shipping operators continue to steer clear of the Red Sea due to heightened risks, some companies, are launching new services in this perilous waterway.
November 21, 2024

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