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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

Strategic Choke Points: Why India’s Access To The Malacca And Hormuz Straits Matters – Analysis

India’s geostrategic location at the intersection of the Malacca and Hormuz Straits grants it substantial leverage in regional and global security.
December 02, 2024

India eyeing the maritime domain

India's recent emergence as a significant maritime player highlights its evolving military strategy, particularly in the Indian Ocean.
November 20, 2024

Amid threats, like-minded nations boost effort to keep sea lanes open for trade, security

The United States, along with its allies and partners, has emphasized the critical importance of maintaining open waterways for global shipping.
November 08, 2024

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

Maritime Threats: The Interconnection of Terrorism and Organized Crime on the East African Coast

East Africa faces significant threats from terrorism, exacerbated by underdevelopment, regional conflicts, and weak maritime law enforcement.
September 19, 2024

Where Is The Anti-Piracy Escort Force?: The Crisis In The Red Sea Exposes Chinese Inaction – Analysis

The Red Sea, a vital maritime corridor linking Europe and Asia, has recently faced escalating instability, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and piracy.
September 17, 2024

Guardians Of The Indian Ocean: How India’s IFC-IOR Is Transforming Maritime Security

The Indian Navy has established the Indian Ocean Region Information Fusion Centre (IFC-IOR) near Delhi as a pivotal element in enhancing maritime security and domain awareness in the Indian Ocean.
August 27, 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

The Roots of Somalia’s Slow Piracy Resurgence

The historic town of Eyl, situated on Somalia’s north-eastern Puntland coast, has a storied past and a troubling present.

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