Tag: maritime security

Deadly Strike in the Strait: Why the Saudi Tanker Attack Could Echo Across Global Oil Markets

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
MANAMA, September 3, 2026 — The latest deadly incident in the Strait of Hormuz has renewed concerns over the...

Five Hijackings Since April: Somali Pirates Send a Chilling Warning to Shipping

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva -
MOGADISHU, August 19, 2026 — The waters around Somalia have become a piracy hot spot once again after the...

What Kuwait and UAE’s Latest Military Talks Mean for the Future of Gulf Security

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
KUWAIT/ABU DHABI – June 2026: Given its increasing importance to collaborate on Gulf security issues, Kuwait and the UAE...

The Pacific’s Silent War Has Begun—And Samoa Is on the Front Line

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
The Pacific region is currently undergoing the largest maritime security operation to date, with Samoa at the forefront, as...

From Fragile Ceasefire to Lasting Stability: How Jordan and Egypt Are Quietly Rewriting the Middle East’s Diplomatic Playbook

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
As the world undergoes a very fast and turbulent change in geopolitical issues between countries, Jordan and Egypt have...

Guarding the World’s Lifelines: Oman and Bahrain Call for Peace Amid Maritime Uncertainty

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Overall, the uncertainty surrounding maritime stability in the region is increasing, and it is leading to increased concern among...
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Suspected Somali pirates board tanker in renewed escalation since 2024

Maritime and Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Maritime security sources said that a Malta-flagged products tanker, moving off the Somalian coastline, was boarded by pirates on...

New Era for Sri Lanka and Australia? Inside the High-Stakes Talks That Could Change Everything

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
Australia (Commonwealth)_ Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, met...

Tensions Fade as Maldives Doubles Down on India Ties After Deadly Attack

Asia Sarojini P -
Maldives (Commonwealth Union)_ In a major diplomatic development, the Maldives has reaffirmed its unwavering support for India’s fight against...

Australia’s Crucial Role in Malaysia’s Defence: Why This Partnership Matters More in 2025

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
Australia (Commonwealth)_ The year 2025 holds particular significance for Malaysia as the nation assumes the chair of ASEAN and commemorates...

 The Escalating Piracy Threat in the Singapore Strait – A Closer Look

Maritime and Trade Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth_ Despite repeated warnings to vessels transiting the Singapore Strait about the dangers of piracy and armed robbery, the...

Who Sabotaged the Baltic Sea Cables?

Global Ishini Dabare -
The Baltic Sea, also known as the “NATO lake”, due to its bordering NATO countries, has become the focus...

Unveiling India’s masterplan for Caribbean cooperation!

Asia Sarojini P -
Guyana (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who co-chaired the second India-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit in Guyana, unveiled a...

Critical Infrastructure Under Threat: What is Happening in the Baltic Sea?

Global Ishini Dabare -
Authorities in Sweden and Finland are currently investigating a suspected sabotage incident that occurred earlier this week when two...

Australia’s Naval Modernization: A Balancing Act Between Ambition and Reality

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
Australia’s efforts to modernize and expand the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) reflect a strategic shift in addressing evolving security...

Sri Lanka and France to establish Regional Maritime Studies Centre

Maritime and Trade Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth_ The Sri Lankan Cabinet's recent approval for the establishment of a Regional Centre for Maritime Studies in collaboration...