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Xi And The Red Sea: Protect Iran Or China’s Economy?

In the turbulent aftermath of a relentless US bombing campaign targeting Iranian proxies, striking over 85 locations in response to a fatal drone attack in Jordan, the specter of a regional..
February 08, 2024
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Africa’s oceans could pay dearly for the Red Sea Crisis

The Red Sea crisis has escalated beyond its immediate impact on global trade, extending its tentacles into a broader environmental quandary.

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 5th Feb 2024

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February 06, 2024

Marc Cuniberti commentary: Maritime piracy could spike inflation

In the midst of the ongoing Israeli conflict, the repercussions are beginning to resonate beyond the immediate theatre of war, posing a potential threat to global economic stability.
February 02, 2024
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Deep Dive: Why western airstrikes will likely empower the Houthis

The Iran-backed Houthis, formally known as the Ansarullah movement, have intensified attacks on vessels in the Red Sea since November 2023, targeting shipping related to Israel in an attempt to..
January 31, 2024

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 29th Jan 2024

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January 30, 2024
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US UK airstrikes risk strengthening Houthi rebels’ position in Yemen and the region

The U.S.- and U.K.-led airstrikes on the Houthi group in Yemen on January 11, 2024, targeting approximately 60 locations across 16 sites, mark a significant development in the Middle East conflict.
January 29, 2024

Somalia at a critical juncture

Somalia held indirect presidential elections in May 2022, electing Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, which led to the country's accession to the East African Community (EAC) in December 2023.
January 24, 2024

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 23rd Jan 2024

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January 23, 2024