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Operation Aspides: The European Union’s Response to the Red Sea Crisis
In response to escalating Houthi attacks on maritime vessels in the Red Sea and northwestern Indian Ocean, the European Union launched EU Naval Force Operation Aspides on February 19.
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Red Sea crisis nears boiling point, unable to heat up spot rates
Russian warships recently entered the Red Sea, their objectives shrouded in ambiguity.
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The Quad: Responding to China’s Moves Into the Indian Ocean
President Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives, inaugurated in November 2023, has adopted a pro-China stance, advocating for the removal of Indian troops and fostering closer ties with Beijing.
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EU-Seychelles accord could slow Indian Ocean drug trade
In October 2023, Seychelles and the European Union (EU) reached a pivotal agreement allowing the transfer of suspected drug and weapons traffickers from EU Naval Force to Seychelles for prosecution.
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How maritime law enforcement can combat China’s gray-zone aggression
In recent events, China's Coast Guard has displayed aggression in the South China Sea, notably forcing a Filipino fishing crew away from Scarborough Shoal, a territory recognized as belonging to the..
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Chinese aggression ramps up in the South China Sea
In 2023, the South China Sea witnessed an alarming surge in Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) and maritime militia activities, igniting heightened maritime tensions, notably around the Philippines.
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Impact of Red Sea crisis on Africa – red flag or red herring?
The Red Sea crisis poses significant economic challenges for African countries, compounding existing issues stemming from COVID-19 and the Ukraine conflict.
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The U.S. perspective on Black Sea security
In recent years, the Black Sea has emerged from relative obscurity to a focal point of strategic interest, prompting renewed attention from the United States.
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