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[…]
The Strait of Hormuz is a reminder that energy security is geography
Energy markets like to speak in abstractions: liquidity, flexibility, spare capacity, hedging. Then the Strait of Hormuz appears on the map, and the language becomes[…]
The World Awaits a Historic Peace between the USA and Iran amid Resurfaced Tensions
The second round of peace talks between the USA and Iran is now at the centre of global attention amid the resurfaced tensions between the[…]
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[…]