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Maritime Piracy (4)

The Surprising Link Between Piracy and Covid-19

Poverty, institutional incapacity and budget cuts fuelled a surge in pandemic piracy. The lessons are many.
October 17, 2023

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 16th October 2023

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October 16, 2023

Somali piracy, once an unsolvable security threat, has almost completely stopped. Here’s why.

In 2011, pirates carried out 212 attacks in a vast area spanning Somali waters, the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, actions that the World Bank said cost the world economy US$18..
October 10, 2023

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 9th October 2023

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October 10, 2023

Why is Iran focusing on its maritime capabilities?

Iran continually seeks to enhance its naval fleet and create an impression of considerable operational capabilities. In its conflict with the US, Iran focuses on naval forces not only because the..
October 03, 2023

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 2nd October 2023

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October 02, 2023

Iran’s Oil Smuggling, Sanctions, and Ongoing Tensions: A Deep Dive

In the face of international sanctions, the Iranian regime has persistently engaged in oil smuggling, navigating a complex web of challenges and repercussions. Since the Trump administration’s..
September 28, 2023

Nigeria, 3 Others Launch Operations to Combat Sea Piracy

Nigeria, Benin Republic, Togo, and Niger Republic have joined forces to inaugurate “Operation Safe Domain II,” a collaborative effort aimed at eradicating piracy and maritime crimes in the Gulf of..
September 26, 2023

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 25th September 2023

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September 25, 2023

Weekly Maritime Security Threat Advisory 18th September 2023

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September 19, 2023