Tag: maritime security

A large container ship sails on a stylized globe, passing between Europe and Asia. The ship carries multicolored cargo containers. A port with cranes and stacked containers is visible in the background. Bright blue lines highlight routes on the globe.

The Geopolitics of Shipping Routes, Canals and Ports (Why a Few Narrow Waterways Shape Your Prices)

A large cargo ship navigates a narrow, rocky canal, carrying colorful shipping containers. Steep cliffs line the waterway under a clear sky.

Why Global Trade Hinges on a Few Vital Choke Points

A large cargo ship sails on the ocean under a pink and orange sunset sky. Three drones fly above, and a faint contrail is visible in the sky.

Red Sea Tensions: How Houthi Attacks Disrupt Global Trade Routes

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Yemen After Years of War: Can Fragile Peace Hold in 2026?

A large cargo ship navigates through icy waters, creating a path in the frozen sea. It is surrounded by ice floes, with distant snow-covered mountains under a pastel sky.

How the Arctic is Quietly Becoming a Strategic Hotspot

Seven naval ships encircle a small rocky island with a white monument and three flagpoles in the center of a calm turquoise sea under a cloudy sky.

Border Disputes 2.0: Why Tiny Islands and Narrow Seas Matter to Superpowers

A large cargo ship navigates through icy waters with floating icebergs. The northern lights illuminate the sky, and an oil rig is visible in the distance.

The Arctic Opening: Trade Routes, Resources and New Security Risks

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Pacific Islands on the Frontline of Climate Change and Great-Power Rivalry