The downing of two US Navy pilots in the Red Sea due to apparent “friendly fire” has brought to light significant challenges surrounding operational coordination during...
The recent US airstrikes on Houthi-controlled facilities in Yemen mark a sharp escalation in the broader conflict in the Middle East. Targeting missile storage and command...
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visits to Djibouti and Ethiopia highlight France’s shifting priorities and evolving strategies in Africa. Against the backdrop of declining influence in...
The European Council on 16 December decided to prolong the mandate of the EU Naval Force Operation ATALANTA and of the EU’s military training mission in...
By: Mahad Ahmed Maritime Security Specialist mahaddayr@gmail.com Somaliland has adopted an inclusive approach to maritime security and economic cooperation, engaging major global powers such as the...
By Mahad Ahmed Maritime Security Specialist The unrecognized yet ambitious Republic of Somaliland is quietly setting a precedent in maritime security and global economic diplomacy. As...
The Somali coastline, once a notorious hotspot for piracy, is witnessing a resurgence in criminal activity as global shipping reroutes eastward to avoid escalating Red Sea...
The European Union (EU) and Kenya are deepening maritime collaboration in the western Indian Ocean through joint naval exercises designed to enhance regional security. In late...
Escalating Tensions in Disputed Waters as Beijing’s Maritime Aggression Intensifies Vietnam on Wednesday strongly protested China’s reported assault on Vietnamese fishermen operating near the contested Paracel...
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time, signaling Japan’s evolving stance against China’s increasing military assertiveness in...
Yemen’s Houthis challenge the U.S. dominance in the Red Sea, revealing deep fractures in international stability In a year marked by extraordinary upheavals, the most startling...
Operation Safe Domain III Demonstrates Commitment to Combating Maritime Crime and Enhancing Economic Stability Once notorious for piracy and trafficking, the Gulf of Guinea has seen...
“The Red Sea Crises: Environmental Oil Split and Economic Fallout from the Houthi Attack on the Oil Tanker MV Soundiodine” The Red Sea, a crucial maritime...
In a significant escalation of maritime tensions, Somalia has announced new directives targeting vessels using Somaliland’s waters. This move appears to be part of a broader...
Missiles Hit Singapore-Flagged Cargo Ship, Intensifying Threats to International Trade In a dramatic escalation of their maritime campaign, Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a Singapore-flagged container ship...
Reclaiming Maritime Sovereignty through International Law and Strategic Alliances Ethiopia, the world’s most populous landlocked nation, is asserting its historical and legal right to access the...