More: Maritime
Between the Tides: Traditional Fishing Rights and the Philippines–China Maritime Tensions
As geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) deepen, international headlines largely focus on legal or sovereignty claims, naval deployment, and freedom of...
Geopolitics meet Digital Security in ASEAN’s Maritime Domain
The seas of the ASEAN region are a geostrategic domain where geopolitics and digital security intersect. Maritime cybersecurity threats and disruptions to critical underwater...
Navies together: Indian Ocean Ship Sagar – a unique cooperative initiative by the Indian Navy
The Indian Ocean has been the lifeline for civilizations abutting the Indian Ocean Region along the Nile, Tigris, Indus, and Mekong River basins for...
Outproducing US in Naval Arms Race
The Indo-Pacific has become the focal point of great power competition, where naval dominance is a decisive factor in shaping the regional balance of...
JMICC: Bridging Civil and Military Efforts to Protect the Seas
Maritime security is the most significant element of global trade, economic stability, and national security. In contemporary world, where security threats in the maritime...
Revitalizing Pakistan’s Shipping Industry: Lessons from History and Regional Insights
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) stands as the backbone of Pakistan’s maritime trade, ensuring the country’s economic security and connectivity with global markets....
Strengthening Maritime Defence: Indonesia’s PPA Vessels and the Future of Naval Power
Indonesia is taking a significant step towards modernising its navy by acquiring two Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) vessels from Fincantieri, a leading Italian shipbuilding...
Maritime Reforms in Pakistan: Strategic Leap in Shipbuilding and Recycling
Pakistan stands at a crucial stage in its maritime history. The recent proposed reforms by the government for approval of enhancements to Karachi Shipyard...
Revitalizing Pakistan’s Maritime Sector: A Path to Economic Resilience
Authors: Ahmad Ibrahim and Hussain Gardezi
Located at the crossroads of South Asia, the Middle East, and Central Asia, Pakistan has a 1,046-kilometer-long coastline and...
Securing India’s Maritime Energy Routes: Challenges and Strategic Responses
In 2025, India will chair two significant regional forums—the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)—and will host the...