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Vessel Protection - Why where floating armouries created?
The upsurge of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and wider Indian Ocean in 2006 to 2009, led commercial ship owners to contract armed guards to protect their vessels transiting the formally specified High..Maritime Security Levels
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code is an amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention (1974/1988) on minimum security arrangements for ships, ports and..
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Fine sentiments are no defence to Houthi missiles
World Toilet Day, with its impactful slogan, highlighted the plight of billions lacking modern sanitation.
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EU Aspides force lacks ships to protect Red Sea maritime traffic
In early April, there was a notable reduction in Houthi rebel attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
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Houthi Ship Attacks Pose a Longer-Term Challenge to Regional Security and Trade Plans
The Washington Institute has reported an escalating threat to commercial shipping in the Red Sea, particularly since the onset of the Gaza war and Operation Prosperity Guardian.
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Unending Turmoil in the Red Sea Raises Doubts on China’s Strategy
The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea, initiated by Houthi rebel threats against Israel's Western allies post the October 7, 2023 attack, has escalated into a significant threat affecting over 65 nations.
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Cross-Strait relations in the Lai era
On May 20, Lai Ching-te was inaugurated as Taiwan's new president, prompting significant military drills by Beijing around the island three days later.
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The Houthis Escalate and Expand the War
In early June, the Houthis arrested several United Nations and international NGO employees, accusing them of being part of an “American-Israeli spy cell.”
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