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NATO in the Crosshairs of the Houthis

The Houthis' anti-shipping activities in Yemen, involving the deployment of mines, UAVs, USVs, and missile strikes, pose significant threats to NATO member countries.
August 05, 2024
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The changing nature of naval power in the Pacific

Over the past 25 years, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has evolved from a predominantly army-centric force with a modest coastal navy into the foremost naval power in Asia.
August 02, 2024

Maritime Security Advisory: Escalation in Middle East

The past two weeks have seen an unprecedented sequence of escalatory events that have the potential to lead to a major flare-up in the Middle East.
August 01, 2024

The Neglected Domain

As NATO approaches its 75th anniversary, it faces emerging maritime challenges, particularly from an increasingly assertive Russia.
August 01, 2024
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Decoding Key Naval Responses to the Red Sea Crisis

Since November 2023, the Red Sea has faced severe maritime disruptions due to attacks on commercial shipping by Yemen’s Houthis.
July 31, 2024

Can a Cyber Attack Control a Ship?

The digital age has introduced unprecedented conveniences, but it has also brought sophisticated challenges affecting every industry, including maritime operations. In this edition of Metis Insights,..
July 30, 2024

Cyber takeovers at sea and the rising tide of AI in maritime security

When a cargo vessel crashed into a Baltimore bridge, it cost lives, blocked a port, and cut off millions in cargo from the supply chain. It also sounded the alarm: what if cyber hijackings at sea..
July 29, 2024
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Shipping’s winners and losers from an end to the Red Sea shipping crisis

Despite recent military enhancements and rhetoric, there has been an eight-day lull in confirmed incidents in the Red Sea, as reported by UKMTO.
July 29, 2024

Why Can’t the U.S. Navy and Its Allies Stop the Houthis?

The global shipping industry faces a deteriorating situation with increasing delays, disruptions, and costs.
July 26, 2024
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Security, privacy and tax: navigating the risks of superyacht ownership

During the 60th Venice Biennale, amidst the prestigious art exhibition at the Giardini, another spectacle unfolded on the water with the presence of some of the world’s most opulent yachts.
July 25, 2024