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China accelerates activities to dominate the Indian Ocean: Implications for India

China's strategic moves in the Indian Ocean have raised concerns as it conducts joint maritime exercises with Pakistan in the northern Arabian Sea, featuring an anti-piracy escort force, including a..
November 20, 2023

Russia, a Chinese cargo ship and the sabotage of subsea cables in the Baltic Sea

In a recent incident largely overshadowed by global events, two subsea telecommunications cables and a gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea were deliberately damaged. The 77-kilometer Balticconnector gas..
November 17, 2023

US, Chinese diplomats meet in Beijing to discuss maritime issues including South China Sea

In a sign of a slight thaw in relations, senior officials from the United States and China engaged in talks in Beijing to discuss maritime issues in the disputed South China and East China seas. The..
November 16, 2023

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China’s growing maritime presence in Egypt's ports and the Suez Canal

China's increasing involvement in Egypt's strategic ports is evident through the participation of both private and state-owned Chinese companies in acquiring, developing, and operating Egyptian..
November 15, 2023

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Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 13th Nov 23

Access the latest Maritime Security Threat Advisory for the week commencing 13th November 2023.
November 14, 2023
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Israel’s Maritime Industry Asks The Government To Aid With Jump In War Insurance

The escalating conflict in Gaza has led to a tenfold increase in war risk premiums for ships bound for Israel, prompting industry stakeholders to seek government assistance in ensuring the continued..
November 14, 2023
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It’s the Terrifying Question: Will the War Spread North?

Recent developments in the Hamas-Israel conflict have raised concerns about the potential for a regional conflagration. Israel's plans for a ground offensive against Hamas have sparked fears of the..
November 13, 2023

The Viability of a Partitioned Yemen: Challenges to a Houthi State

For all the Houthis’ success during the war, it is unclear if they can transition into an effective government.
November 10, 2023

Bulker's Master Injured in Armed Robbery in Strait of Malacca

A crucial global trade route is subject to a rash of petty crime, but the consequences aren’t so petty.
November 09, 2023

Why the rusting wreck of a second world war ship is so important to China

Over the past two decades, China has emerged as a global economic powerhouse, undergoing a transformation that extends beyond its economic prowess. China’s pursuit of enhanced military capabilities,..
November 09, 2023