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METIS INSIGHTS: The South China Sea: Oil and Gas and an Increasingly Assertive China

Dryad Global's latest Metis Insights analysis, The South China Sea: Oil and Gas and an Increasingly Assertive China uncovers how China’s militarisation and harassment of vessels are impacting oil,..
February 17, 2025

Container Shipping Industry Sees Exponential Profit Surge Driven by Red Sea Situation

The container shipping industry has achieved an extraordinary financial rebound in Q3 2024.
January 17, 2025

METIS INSIGHTS: Maritime Trends for 2025: Navigating Security Challenges and Geopolitical Shifts 

Dryad Global's latest analysis, Maritime Trends for 2025: Navigating Security Challenges and Geopolitical Shifts, offers crucial insights into the emerging risks and opportunities shaping the..
January 16, 2025

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.

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

ASEAN still torn over security challenges

ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, faces significant internal divisions that challenge its effectiveness in addressing regional security concerns.
October 25, 2024

Pacific Dragon: Is the Shipping Industry Ready for Containerized Missile Warfare?

The recent U.S. Navy exercise Pacific Dragon 2024 marked a pivotal moment in naval warfare, as it tested the launch of the Raytheon SM-3 Interceptor anti-ballistic missile from a containerized..
October 02, 2024

Alternative Shipping Routes in Asia-Pacific Trade: Strategic importance of the Sunda Strait, Sabang, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Sunda Strait, located between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, serves as a vital maritime passage linking the Indian Ocean with the Java Sea.
August 13, 2024

Shipping supply chains and global conflicts

Global shipping supply chains are facing significant disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, attacks on ships by Houthi militias, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
June 27, 2024

Shipping supply chains in Asia are being tested by global crises

In recent years, global maritime supply chains have faced numerous disruptions, challenging their resilience.
June 20, 2024