Tag: Maritime Security
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U.S. warns Iran over unsafe naval actions amid Strait of Hormuz drills
US signals stance as IRGC plans live-fire drills in the Strait of Hormuz The United States has voiced strong concerns about potential unsafe actions by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as Tehran announced the upcoming commencement of live-fire naval exercises in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The move, seen against a backdrop of…
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U.S. Warns Iran Over Unsafe Naval Actions as IRGC Plans Strait of Hormuz Live-Fire Exercises
Rising Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz The United States has warned Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that it will not tolerate unsafe naval actions as Tehran announced it will conduct live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz next week. The strategic waterway, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil supply passes, has long…
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US Warns Iran Over Unsafe Naval Actions as IRGC Plans Live-Fire Exercises in Strait of Hormuz
Overview: A Tense Warning From the United States The United States has issued a stark warning to Iran regarding what it calls unsafe and unprofessional naval actions by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The warning comes as Tehran announced it will conduct live-fire naval exercises next week in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow…
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What to Know About ASEAN-China Talks on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea
Background: Why a Code of Conduct Matters The discussions between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China over a Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea have stretched for more than two decades. The central aim of these talks is to establish a set of binding guidelines that reduce miscalculation, deter…
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What You Should Know About ASEAN-China Talks on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea
Understanding the stakes: why the Code of Conduct matters The South China Sea is a busy maritime artery, carrying a significant share of global trade and hosting overlapping territorial claims. For decades, ASEAN members and China have tried to negotiate a Code of Conduct (CoC) to manage disputes, curb coercive actions, and reduce the risk…
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What You Should Know About ASEAN-China Talks on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea
What is at stake in the ASEAN-China COC talks? The ongoing discussions between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China over a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea have been described as lengthy and intricate. More than two decades of negotiations reflect a combination of competing territorial claims, strategic interests,…
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Ghana Modernizes Air Wing with Airbus H175M Helicopters
The Ghanaian Ministry of Defence has taken a significant step to modernize the country’s air forces by signing a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of four advanced rotorcraft. The centerpiece of the deal is two H175M multi-mission helicopters, complemented by two other supported configurations that will broaden Ghana’s operational reach. The procurement marks…
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Should Canada Arm Its Coast Guard? Navy Says No, Civilian Vessels Could Be Threatened in Conflict
Context: The Question of Armament As Canada modernizes its maritime capabilities, a provocative question arises: should the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) be armed? The issue has sparked vigorous debate among lawmakers, military officials, and civilian mariners. The Navy argues that, outside of war, there is no compelling military or legal rationale to arm Coast Guard…
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Should the Canadian Coast Guard Be Armed? A Navy-English Debate Underlines Divergent Roles
Introduction: A Debate About Armament The question of whether the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) should be armed has sparked a lively debate among policymakers, military officials, and maritime security experts. While the Navy has signaled that there is no legal or strategic need to arm Canada’s coast guard fleet in peacetime, supporters of an armed…
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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…