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Navigating the Red Sea Crisis: Rising Threats to Global Shipping

Since late 2023, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have increased their attacks on vessels transiting the Red Sea corridor, citing the Israel-Gaza war as justification. These incidents, which began in late 2023,..
December 10, 2024
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Gulf naval developments: on course to face new challenges?

As maritime insecurity escalates in the Red Sea and the Gulf, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) navies are pursuing tailored investment strategies to bolster their capabilities and safeguard regional..
November 07, 2024
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Naval Drones and the Battle for Crimea: Ukraine’s Strategic Counteroffensive

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has transformed the Black Sea into a focal point for maritime warfare, with Ukraine leveraging naval drones to contest Russian naval dominance,..
October 23, 2024
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Middle East’s Rising War Risk Puts Spotlight on Iran’s Quiet Oil Comeback

Iran's oil production has surged back to near pre-sanctions levels, despite years of U.S. sanctions aimed at limiting its output.
October 22, 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

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
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Even After Houthi Attacks, Russia-Linked Tankers Return to Red Sea

The maritime incidents involving oil tankers in the Red Sea highlight significant risks for vessels transporting Russian oil, especially given the ongoing threat from Houthi forces.
September 12, 2024
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Shipping safety has become a casualty of economic sanctions

Economic sanctions, aimed at curbing illegal activities and imposing political consequences, have inadvertently compromised shipping safety, particularly within the "dark fleet"—a clandestine network..
August 14, 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
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The changing nature of naval power in the Pacific

Over the past 25 years, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has evolved from a predominantly army-centric force with a modest coastal navy into the foremost naval power in Asia.
August 02, 2024