China-Russia Joint Submarine Patrol Marks Strategic Shift In Global Naval Power By Uriel Araujo Russian and Chinese submarines conducted their first joint Pacific patrol, representing a landmark moment for maritime cooperation. Alongside exercises in the Indian Ocean and East Asia, these... Read More ›| Voice of East
A new study estimates how much nutrition Indian Ocean fisheries provide and examines how these benefits align with conservation priorities. The post Indian Ocean fisheries fuel global nutrition — but the benefits are leaving the region appeared first on Sea Around Us.| Sea Around Us
African Maritime Forces Week By Pascaline Alexandre, Africa Center for Competitive Intelligence (ACCI) Introduction In recent years, maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean1 (WIO) has risen to the forefront of global priorities, driven by the rapid expansion of international trade and the strategic importance of the world’s oceans. As shipping lanes grow busier, the … Continue reading From Fragmentation to Framework: The Evolution of Regional Maritime Governance in the Western Ind...| Center for International Maritime Security
African Maritime Forces Week By Mr. Timothy Walker, Institute for Security Studies, South Africa Introduction Developing robust regional maritime security mechanisms in Southern Africa necessitates greater emphasis on the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) strategic oversight and operational capacity. This paper briefly charts SADC’s maritime security strategy and architecture, spotlighting relevant geographic features, institutions, and … Continue reading Rebuilding SADC...| Center for International Maritime Security
African Maritime Forces Week By Raj Mohabeer, IOC and Kiruja Micheni, Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment, International Maritime Organization Introduction The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) and Red Sea region features a diverse and evolving array of maritime security architectures and initiatives. From international treaties to strategic partnerships and operational centres, these frameworks aim to counter … Continue reading Developing Robust Regional Maritime Security Mechanisms for the...| Center for International Maritime Security
African Maritime Forces Week By Dr. Abhishek Mishra, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi Maritime security in an African context is increasingly assuming prominence within the wider African security agenda.1 Despite the continent being surrounded by water on all sides, “the process of developing an agenda for maritime … Continue reading India’s Evolving Role in Supporting African Maritime Security Architecture→| Center for International Maritime Security
African Maritime Forces Week By Dr. Christian Bueger, University of Copenhagen Maritime security is a global responsibility. All nations, including those without coastal waters, depend on the sea for trade, food, energy, and digital communication. Safeguarding shipping, protecting energy infrastructures, subsea data cables and the marine environment, fighting pollution, illicit fishing and other blue crimes … Continue reading Africa’s Maritime Security Relations and the Global Responsibil...| Center for International Maritime Security
African Maritime Forces Week By Captain Mark Blaine (Ret.), SIGLA Stellenbosch and SA Navy Executive Summary The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region is a vital route for global commerce and a strategic zone for geopolitical interests. Despite its global and regional importance, its maritime security landscape is increasingly troubled with threats which include piracy and … Continue reading Direct and Indirect Maritime Security Threats in the Western Indian Ocean→| Center for International Maritime Security
African Maritime Forces Week By Vice Admiral Ignacio Villanueva Serrano, Operation Commander, EU NAVFOR ATALANTA The waters surrounding the Horn of Africa and the Western Indian Ocean are a vital confluence of global and local interests, serving as essential conduits for international trade, energy security, and the livelihoods of coastal communities. These maritime spaces, encompassing … Continue reading Connecting Ocean: The Role of Non-African States in African Regional Maritime Security→| Center for International Maritime Security
African Maritime Forces Week By Captain Harifidy A. Alex Ralaiarivony, Director of Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre (RMIFC) Introduction: The Strategic Importance and Threat Landscape of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Region The WIO region serves as an essential gateway linking Asia, the Pacific, and the Middle East, occupying a central position in the world’s … Continue reading Diversifying Threats to Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean Region →| Center for International Maritime Security
African Maritime Forces Week By Brigadier General John M. Waweru (Ret.), IMO Consultant Introduction The Western Indian Ocean Region (WIO) holds substantial geopolitical and economic importance due to its location along vital international sea lanes, facilitating maritime trade between Asia, Africa, and Europe. Approximately 80% of the world’s seaborne oil trade transits through these waters, … Continue reading Escalating Threats to Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean Region→| Center for International Maritime Security
Off the powder-soft sands and turquoise waters of the Seychelles, a quiet storm is brewing—one that involves royalty, rats, and the last truly wild| Green Prophet
Planning a trip to the remote Alphonse Island Seychelles? Make sure you read this first to discover what to expect, what to pack, and what to do!| Passport & Pixels
Thinking of visiting Alphonse Island in the Seychelles? Is it worth the hype? Read my review for the inside scoop and start planning your trip to paradise.| Passport & Pixels