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Managing global supply chains in a turbulent world

Since the onset of Covid-19 four years ago, the disruption to global supply chains has been a constant challenge.
April 16, 2024
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Tackling the Houthi Drone Threat with AI

In the strategic Red Sea and Suez Canal route, critical for 10% of global trade, Houthi rebel drone attacks have unveiled deficiencies in ship alert systems, creating a perilous environment for..
March 08, 2024

Maritime Security Architecture and Western Indian Ocean: India’s Stakes

In the wake of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden have become focal points due to escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on merchant ships since November 2023.
March 06, 2024

The Iran-Israel war by proxy - opinion

In the midst of the familiar tumult in the Middle East, the current chaos has peaked, revealing distinct patterns and involved parties.
February 13, 2024

Why Conflict In Middle East Is Complicating India’s Maritime Security – Analysis

India's core maritime security objective, focused on deterring conflict and coercion at sea, faces significant complications due to evolving regional security dynamics.
February 09, 2024

Marc Cuniberti commentary: Maritime piracy could spike inflation

In the midst of the ongoing Israeli conflict, the repercussions are beginning to resonate beyond the immediate theatre of war, posing a potential threat to global economic stability.
February 02, 2024
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Deep Dive: Why western airstrikes will likely empower the Houthis

The Iran-backed Houthis, formally known as the Ansarullah movement, have intensified attacks on vessels in the Red Sea since November 2023, targeting shipping related to Israel in an attempt to..
January 31, 2024

The Biden administration is seeing its Middle East policies collapsing

In response to the Israel-Gaza conflict, the Biden administration prioritised containing the turmoil within Gaza to maintain regional stability.
January 19, 2024
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Strait of Hormuz/oil: Sanguine markets belie growing risk

As tensions rise in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, there is growing concern about the potential disruption of the vital Gulf shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. While..
December 14, 2023