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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
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Sailing through storms: The fallout of Red Sea disruptions for global trade and inflation

The Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have significantly disrupted maritime trade, particularly affecting the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, a vital route for global oil and seaborne trade.
June 05, 2024

Comparing Gray-Zone Tactics in the Red Sea and the South China Sea

Gray-zone tactics, which operate between peace and war, are increasingly used by actors to further their interests without engaging in open conflict.
June 03, 2024

Is China Grabbing The South China Sea?

In the geopolitical theater of the South China Sea, the awakening of China as a maritime power has ruffled feathers and stirred debates.
May 29, 2024

THE EAST AND SOUTH CHINA SEAS: ONE SEA, NEAR SEAS, WHOSE SEAS?

Amidst the vast expanse of the Indo-Pacific lie two seas of immense strategic importance: the East and South China Seas.
May 27, 2024
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The Crucial Role of Public/Private Partnerships in the Red Sea Crisis

In the realm of global shipping routes, the Red Sea stands as a vital chokepoint, necessitating robust maritime security measures.
May 24, 2024
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THE STRATEGIC ABUSE OF MARITIME SECURITY IN THE RED SEA

Global trade, vital for modern economies, primarily relies on maritime routes.
May 21, 2024