#maritime security

Dozens of sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tankers are passing through the English Channel despite UK government vows of assertive action. Here is why the enforcement is lagging.

Top Chinese analyst Hu Bo urges Beijing to exercise strategic patience in South China Sea and East China Sea disputes, predicting long-term tensions with Manila and Tokyo.

On January 7, 2026, U.S. forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after a 14-day chase. The vessel was originally bound for Venezuela.

Japan announced maritime security support for four South American nations in 2025, providing drones to counter illegal Chinese fishing fleets. Read the full analysis.

China accuses Taiwanese nationals of smuggling in a subsea cable-cutting incident, escalating a blame game with Taiwan, which suspects Beijing of 'grey zone' warfare.

A U.S. military strike on a suspected drug boat in the Eastern Pacific killed one person, intensifying the debate over the use of lethal force in counter-narcotics operations. We analyze the strategic implications.

The recent U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker has sparked a fierce debate over international law, pitting claims of legitimate sanction enforcement against accusations of state-sponsored piracy. We analyze the legal and geopolitical fallout.

The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a third sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela, escalating a pressure campaign that could impact global oil prices and heighten geopolitical tensions with the 'shadow fleet.'

US naval forces intercepted a vessel off Venezuela, signaling heightened pressure on Maduro. Dive into the geopolitical implications, regional stability, and global impact of this escalating standoff.

US ban on Venezuela tankers is more than a sanction. It's weaponizing maritime data, creating a 'shadow fleet' & impacting global supply chains. Analysis here.

An exclusive analysis of the U.S. 'Southern Spear' military operation, a new form of gunboat diplomacy targeting Venezuela that risks global energy markets and sets a dangerous geopolitical precedent.