Logistics becoming less secure
By William Freer and Charlotte Kleberg*
For many years, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) members have grown accustomed to secure logistics in Europe, as well...
China’s massive submarine build-up
By Ryan D. Martinson*
While much of the international attention on China’s naval buildup is focused on its rapidly modernizing surface fleet, the People’s Liberation...
Summary of Iranian naval capacity
Iran’s navy ranks highly among the world’s top fleets and is actively expanding its capabilities with advanced submarines and warships - deployed to strategic...
RN, RAN vessels in SCS contested waters
The Royal Navy has conducted another freedom of navigation operation in the contested South China Sea, with HMS Spey operating near the Spratly Islands...
US should support S Korean naval expansion
By Ju Hyung Kim*
When people think about the U.S.-ROK alliance, they often envision the Korean Peninsula: joint ground drills, combined air exercises, and the...
Why Iran won’t block Hormuz
By Jennifer Parker*
In the wake of the US strikes on Iran, focus has shifted to how Tehran will respond. Its options range from direct...
UK view of AUKUS debate in Australia
Communication was initially one of the bigger issues for AUKUS, particularly Pillar I. Shrouded in secrecy, all three members had some degree of international...
Australia sanctions Russian shadow fleet vessels
The Australian Government has imposed targeted sanctions on 60 vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet. This is the first time Australia has imposed sanctions...
Chinese fishing vessels as a military force
Captain Patrick Griffin, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, and Lieutenant Taija Griffin, U.S. Navy warn of the dangers of China's use of fishing and commercial...
India’s maritime agenda
On 20 May, India hosted the Second Blue Talks in New Delhi, a high-level dialogue ahead of the current United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)...