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Quiet before the storm: Is a new maritime security order taking shape in the Black Sea region?

The Black Sea has emerged as a focal point of shifting power dynamics amidst Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
January 13, 2025
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Ukraine and dark fleet continue to test IMO’s political boundaries on Russia

Ukraine is intensifying its diplomatic efforts within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), seeking to bolster its maritime security against Russia’s ongoing attacks.
January 10, 2025

Rising Tensions in the South China Sea: The Strategic Calculations at Play

The South China Sea, rich in resources and critical for global trade, has become a key geopolitical flashpoint in 2024.

China’s Maritime Grey Zone Tactics Are Evolving

Beijing’s military strategy has recently undergone significant shifts, with implications across the Indo-Pacific.
December 04, 2024

Military Challenges to China's South China Sea Claims are Increasing

The South China Sea remains a focal point of international maritime contention, where rising deployments of naval and aerial forces are challenging China's extensive and legally unsupported claims.
December 01, 2024

Crossroads of Commerce: How the Taiwan Strait Propels the Global Economy

China's approach to Taiwan remains a focal point of global geopolitical tension.
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Black Sea War: Russia is Losing to Ukraine but Winning with China

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has primarily been portrayed as a land and air struggle, yet significant developments are also unfolding at sea, particularly in the Black Sea.
November 18, 2024

Operationalising the Quad: Maritime security and climate change in the Indo-Pacific

Stronger coordination within the Quad—comprising Australia, the U.S., Japan, and India—is essential to address climate-driven threats impacting Indo-Pacific maritime security.

How the US and the Philippines should counter Beijing’s aggression in the South China Sea

On September 27, 2024, two Chinese missile vessels pursued Philippine civilian boats near the First Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.
November 05, 2024

The Presidential Election’s Implications for Gulf Oil Exporters

The upcoming U.S. presidential election is set to reshape American energy policy and influence the economic dynamics of Middle Eastern oil-exporting countries.
November 04, 2024