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Rethinking the South China Sea in Indian Maritime Security Strategy

In late May, the Indian Navy's (IN) Eastern Fleet concluded a significant operational deployment in the South China Sea, featuring port calls in Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and..
July 04, 2024
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65 countries affected by Houthi attacks in Red Sea, including Iran: US intelligence

The Iran-backed Houthi group, operating from Yemen, has significantly disrupted maritime security and international trade in the Red Sea.
July 03, 2024
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Battles in the Black Sea Changing the Character of Naval Warfare, Experts Say

The Ukrainian-designed and built Magura V5 unmanned surface drones have significantly disrupted Russia’s Black Sea Fleet.
July 02, 2024

Tense Waters: Navigating The Challenges Of The South China Sea Disputes

The South China Sea (SCS) Code of Conduct (CoC) is on the brink of completion, promising to address long-standing territorial disputes in this vital maritime region.
July 01, 2024

The Roots of Somalia’s Slow Piracy Resurgence

The historic town of Eyl, situated on Somalia’s north-eastern Puntland coast, has a storied past and a troubling present.

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Shipping supply chains and global conflicts

Global shipping supply chains are facing significant disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, attacks on ships by Houthi militias, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
June 27, 2024

A Contested Global Order at Sea

Recent events have starkly exposed the vulnerabilities in the global maritime order.
June 26, 2024

Maritime and economic security are intimately linked

China's recent imposition of a unilateral four-month fishing ban in the South China Sea, encompassing the West Philippine Sea (WPS), has provoked condemnation from the Philippines.
June 25, 2024

Seychelles Demonstrates How Smaller Nations Can Effectively Combat Piracy

Earlier this year, the Seychelles Coast Guard vessel, Topaz, was diverted to respond to a Somali pirate attack on a Sri Lankan fishing trawler near the Seychelles exclusive economic zone.
June 24, 2024

Security, surveillance, protection from maritime crime and piracy in Southeast Asia

Over the past two decades, Southeast Asia's sea lanes, once notorious for pirate activity, have seen significant improvements in security.
June 21, 2024