Tag: human networks
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Human Networks: The Unseen Anchor of Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific
Introduction: The power of people over protocol In the Indo-Pacific, high seas and busy trade lanes collide with complex political rivalries and natural disasters. While navies and coast guards often take center stage in headlines, the real backbone of maritime security is human: trusted networks that connect responders, operators, and communities across borders. The late-2025…
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Human networks anchor maritime security in the Indo-Pacific
Introduction: The rising importance of human networks In the Indo-Pacific, where sea lanes weave through busy chokepoints and remote archipelagos, technology alone cannot guarantee safety. Instead, a robust web of trusted human networks—ship captains, Company Security Officers (CSOs), port authorities, and regional security coordinators—anchors maritime security. When seasonal floods, natural disasters, or hidden threats emerge,…