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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
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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.