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The Ships That Won't Stop Moving
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The Ships That Won't Stop Moving

With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, the only tankers still moving are those that ignore international rules. What the shadow fleet reveals about how ocean governance really works.

Will Ocean Protection Treaty Become South China Sea's New Weapon?
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Will Ocean Protection Treaty Become South China Sea's New Weapon?

The High Seas Treaty that took effect January 17 could provide new justification for territorial claims in South China Sea disputes. Conservation meets geopolitics in contested waters.

Cargo ship at sea with a Pacific island flag on the mast
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Ghost Ships in the Pacific: The Crisis of Pacific Flag Registries Maritime Security

Analyze the security risks of lax Pacific flag registries maritime security following the Cook Islands sanction evasion scandal in January 2026. Explore how Palau and Vanuatu face blacklisting while the Marshall Islands sets a gold standard for maritime regulation.

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US military helicopter hovering over the Marinera tanker in the Atlantic
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Atlantic Standoff: US Military Pursuit for Russian-flagged Tanker Marinera Seizure

US military forces are moving to seize the Russian-flagged tanker Marinera in the Atlantic. This high-stakes pursuit follows the Maduro operation, escalating tensions between Washington and Moscow.

Coast guard vessels in a standoff in the South China Sea
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China Philippines South China Sea Dispute 2026: Beijing Claims 'Lawful' Action Amid Standoff

As of January 5, 2026, Beijing claims its actions in the South China Sea are lawful enforcement. Explore the latest updates on the China Philippines South China Sea dispute 2026 and the geopolitical fallout.

US Southern Command screengrab showing a vessel in the sea with debris
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US Military Drug Boat Strikes 2026: 5 More Killed as Legal Scrutiny Intensifies

The US military killed 5 people in the latest strike on alleged drug boats on Jan 1, 2026. With over 110 deaths since September, the Trump administration's operations face increasing legal scrutiny.

Lawful Seizure or Modern Piracy? The US-Venezuela Oil Tanker Standoff
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Lawful Seizure or Modern Piracy? The US-Venezuela Oil Tanker Standoff

Are U.S. seizures of Venezuelan oil tankers lawful sanctions enforcement or a form of modern piracy? An analysis of the geopolitical and legal battle shaping the rules of global trade.

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US Seizes Unsanctioned Tanker off Venezuela: A Dangerous Escalation of Maritime Geopolitics
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US Seizes Unsanctioned Tanker off Venezuela: A Dangerous Escalation of Maritime Geopolitics

US seizure of an unsanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela marks a dangerous escalation, testing international law and regional stability in the Caribbean.

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