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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

Is China at War in the South China Sea?

Recent incidents in the South China Sea highlight China's aggressive maritime strategy.
July 23, 2024

Unending Turmoil in the Red Sea Raises Doubts on China’s Strategy

The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea, initiated by Houthi rebel threats against Israel's Western allies post the October 7, 2023 attack, has escalated into a significant threat affecting over 65 nations.
July 16, 2024

China's shadow armada: The unseen power of the maritime militia in the South China Sea

China’s maritime militia, known as the People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM), is a pivotal yet often overlooked component of Beijing’s strategy to assert its territorial claims in the South..
July 10, 2024

Rethinking the South China Sea in Indian Maritime Security Strategy

In late May, the Indian Navy's (IN) Eastern Fleet concluded a significant operational deployment in the South China Sea, featuring port calls in Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and..
July 04, 2024

Tense Waters: Navigating The Challenges Of The South China Sea Disputes

The South China Sea (SCS) Code of Conduct (CoC) is on the brink of completion, promising to address long-standing territorial disputes in this vital maritime region.
July 01, 2024

A Contested Global Order at Sea

Recent events have starkly exposed the vulnerabilities in the global maritime order.
June 26, 2024

Facing up to China’s Hybrid Warfare in the Pacific

The People's Republic of China has registered 26 China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels to operate in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Convention Area, marking the first such..
June 18, 2024

Sweden’s NATO Membership Unlocks the Baltic Sea for Alliance, Ends 200 Years of Neutrality

Sweden, only two months into its NATO membership, is adapting its defense strategy after 200 years of military neutrality.
June 17, 2024
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BASING U.S. SHIPS IN NEARBY WATERS TO COUNTER THREATS IN THE RED SEA

American missile strikes on Houthi forces in the Red Sea underscore the Navy's critical role in protecting one of the world's busiest trade routes.
June 10, 2024