Russia’s plan of establishing a naval logistics base in Sudan is indicative of its re-entry into the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Though statements refer to the base as a defensive measure with the aim of maintaining peace and stability in the region, the presence of Russian maritime assets in the northern area of IOR could complicate relations, especially after […]

The success of Turkish built, Azerbaijani operated armed drones against Armenian tanks in the ongoing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh could evoke an interest in these armed platforms, thereby increasing Turkey’s military exports. While India, an operator of unarmed surveillance drones, is biding its time in purchasing armed drones from the US, Australia, India’s QUAD partner, is […]

The storming of a UK-bound oil tanker in the English Channel by British special forces, to subdue its takeover by stowaways from Africa, raises a new challenge to global maritime security. It combines maritime security aspects of hijacking, immigration and asylum. The threat of violence and maritime terrorism by stowaways or refugees could further obfuscate […]