Defense & Geopolitics

Naval operations, coast guard activity, and the geopolitical tensions shaping global shipping lanes. Coverage of Hormuz, Red Sea, South China Sea, sanctions enforcement, and maritime security.

Strait of Hormuz Sees Near-Standstill in Tanker Traffic Amid Escalating Tensions
GeopoliticsMaritime Security

Strait of Hormuz Sees Near-Standstill in Tanker Traffic Amid Escalating Tensions

Only two tankers, including the sanctioned Berg 1, transited the strait as U.S.-Iran hostilities reignite, causing shipping risk perceptions to soar and underwriters to reassess policies.

Maersk Revives MECL Service Through Suez Canal Amid Security Concerns

Maersk Revives MECL Service Through Suez Canal Amid Security Concerns

Russia Imposes Diesel Export Ban Amid Heightened Ukrainian Strikes

Russia Imposes Diesel Export Ban Amid Heightened Ukrainian Strikes

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IMO Advises Ships to Avoid Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions
ImoIran

IMO Advises Ships to Avoid Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

U.S. Targets Chinese Carriers Over Panama-Flag Ship Detentions
Chinese CarriersFmc

U.S. Targets Chinese Carriers Over Panama-Flag Ship Detentions

U.S. Navy Warns of Iranian Mine Strategy in Strait of Hormuz
IranMining

U.S. Navy Warns of Iranian Mine Strategy in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Conducts Military Strikes on Iran Following Shipping Attacks
GeopoliticsIran

U.S. Conducts Military Strikes on Iran Following Shipping Attacks

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