More: Maritime
How Maritime Insurance Rates Reflect a Widening Middle East War
As the conflict in the Gulf escalates, maritime insurance premiums for war coverage are rising sharply, in some instances by over 1000%. This increase...
The Oil Shock Begins: Traders Flee Hormuz Following US Strikes
Tanker owners, oil majors, and trading houses have halted shipments of crude oil, fuel, and liquefied natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz following...
The Rise of BRICS+ as a Maritime Counterweight to the U.S.
On 10 January, China, Russia, and Iran launched joint BRICS Plus naval exercises in the strategic waters of South Africa. It is being marked...
China’s Maritime Shield: Naval Power and the Defense of the Belt and Road
The proposed Ben Gurion Canal (connecting the Israeli port of Eilat to Mediterranean ports) poses a challenge to China's Belt and Road Initiative. Therefore,...
Invisible Backbone of Global Trade: Why Seaborne Labour Deserves Strategic Attention
Authors: Amina Munir and Amna Hashmi
When policymakers discuss the issue of maritime security, the concept of supply-chain resilience, or the future of global trade,...
How Cyberbiosecurity and Naval Strategy Collide in the Indian Ocean
Maritime chokepoints, naval spending, and the competition between the great powers have continued to dominate the security debates regarding the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)....
US Seizes Ship Off Coast of Venezuela, Officials Announce
The United States is interdicting and seizing a vessel in international waters off the coast of Venezuela, following President Trump's announcement of a "blockade"...
Cancellation of Constellation-Class Frigate Program Marks Setback for U.S. Navy Modernization
The recent decision by the United States Navy (USN) to cancel the Constellation-class frigate program after eight years of development and billions of dollars...
Charting the Course: How Shipping Companies Plan Their Suez Return
Major shipping companies are planning for a potential return to the Suez Canal after experiencing two years of disruptions due to security risks in...
Iran’s Maritime Power Play: Strategic Patterns and the 2024 Strait of Hormuz Crisis
As global geopolitical attention is fixated on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Iran has chosen to optimize its strategic position in the most...