Geopolitical Friction and Maritime Risk: The Strategic Evolution of Somali Ports
Photo The Arab Sea Ports Federation Somali Ports Are Becoming Strategic Assets The maritime corridor linking the Horn of Africa, the Gulf of Aden and[…]
Ansarallah Gains Strengthen Houthi Position Around Bab al-Mandeb
The military balance around the strategically important Bab al-Mandeb Strait appears to be shifting following a rapid Ansarallah offensive along Yemen’s western coast. Over two[…]
MT Honour 25: 100+ Days in Captivity — A Stark Warning That Somali Piracy Is Far From Over
Photo: EUNAVFOR ATALANTA The reported condition of the crew aboard the MT Honour 25 serves as a serious indication that the Somali piracy threat cannot[…]
M/V TIHAMAH — Bab el-Mandeb Missile Attack
Photo: source undetermined, various. Incident Date: 11 August 2026 The initial assessment of the M/V TIHAMAH (IMO 1031329) incident as a fire/blast casualty must now[…]
Strategic Analysis: The Houthi Maritime Blockade and the Return of Somali Piracy Reshape Global Maritime Security
Since Ansar Allah, commonly known as the Houthis, announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, there has been a significant escalation in the security crisis[…]
Piracy risks rise off Somalia following a cluster of attacks
By 13 November 2025, maritime security organisations were warning of increased piracy activity off Somalia following several incidents in less than two weeks. On 3[…]