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Attacks threaten shipping’s destabilisation

A recent report by Elisabeth Braw from the Atlantic Council highlights the escalating threat to global maritime security posed by state-linked aggression, particularly by the Iran-backed Houthi..
September 11, 2024

Situation brief | what's happening in South China Sea ?

The Philippines is escalating its military presence in the South China Sea as tensions with China continue to rise over disputed territories.
September 10, 2024

What attacks on shipping mean for the global maritime order

The landscape of maritime security has shifted dramatically in recent years as traditional protections for merchant vessels are increasingly challenged by non-state actors and geopolitical maneuvers.
September 09, 2024

Is China at War in the South China Sea?

Recent incidents in the South China Sea highlight China's aggressive maritime strategy.
July 23, 2024

Unending Turmoil in the Red Sea Raises Doubts on China’s Strategy

The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea, initiated by Houthi rebel threats against Israel's Western allies post the October 7, 2023 attack, has escalated into a significant threat affecting over 65 nations.
July 16, 2024

China's shadow armada: The unseen power of the maritime militia in the South China Sea

China’s maritime militia, known as the People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM), is a pivotal yet often overlooked component of Beijing’s strategy to assert its territorial claims in the South..
July 10, 2024

Rethinking the South China Sea in Indian Maritime Security Strategy

In late May, the Indian Navy's (IN) Eastern Fleet concluded a significant operational deployment in the South China Sea, featuring port calls in Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and..
July 04, 2024

Tense Waters: Navigating The Challenges Of The South China Sea Disputes

The South China Sea (SCS) Code of Conduct (CoC) is on the brink of completion, promising to address long-standing territorial disputes in this vital maritime region.
July 01, 2024

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