Maritime Security

Seaborne commerce and freedom of navigation are inextricably intertwined, with both contributing to the success and prosperity of the liberal world order. But maritime security is under threat both from great-power competitors and from non-state actors. Policy makers must come up with new solutions to resolve threats to maritime security and to secure a free and open maritime system in cooperation with allies and partners.

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In the News

Mar 5, 2024

Dean in Australia Broadcasting Corporation

On March 4, IPSI Nonresident Senior Fellow Peter Dean was quoted in an Australia Broadcasting Corporation article discussing the benefits that AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines will bring to Australia.

Australia Defense Technologies

In the News

Feb 26, 2024

Dean quoted in Australian media on Australia’s Navy overhaul

On February 23, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in an Australian Financial Review article on Australia’s plans to revamp its navy amidst rising global tensions. Dean was also quoted in the Australian on Canberra’s decision to retain a downsized Hunter-class frigate program.

Australia China

In the News

Feb 22, 2024

Panikoff quoted in Financial Times on Axis of Resistance motives

By Atlantic Council

Iran Maritime Security

TURKEYSource

Feb 22, 2024

Listen closely to Putin: His imperial ambitions could include Turkey

By Yevgeniya Gaber

The historical revisionism, imperial ambitions, and arbitrary interpretation of state borders displayed in Putin’s interview with Tucker Carlson should ring a warning bell for Ankara.

Conflict International Norms

In the News

Feb 21, 2024

Sullivan quoted in Voice of America on Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

Geopolitics & Energy Security Maritime Security

UkraineAlert

Feb 20, 2024

Outgunned Ukraine bets on drones as Russian invasion enters third year

By Mykola Bielieskov

As Putin's invasion passes the two-year mark, tech-savvy Ukraine is betting on drones as the best way to overcome Russia's increasingly overwhelming advantage in traditional firepower, writes Mykola Bielieskov.

Civil Society Conflict

UkraineAlert

Feb 15, 2024

Ukraine’s Black Sea success offers hope as Russian invasion enters third year

By Peter Dickinson

Ukraine's remarkable success in the Battle of the Black Sea exposes the emptiness of Russia's red lines and provides a road map for victory over Putin, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Defense Technologies

In the News

Feb 14, 2024

Dean quoted in the Australian on new Navy capabilities

On February 13, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean was quoted in an Australian article discussing a new fleet of “Tier 2” warships expected to soon enter the Australian Navy. 

Australia Defense Technologies

New Atlanticist

Feb 13, 2024

China is testing its freeriding strategy in the Red Sea

By Léonie Allard

The United States and its allies and partners must find ways to better manage Beijing’s freeriding and opportunism in the northwestern Indian Ocean.

China Maritime Security

In the News

Feb 5, 2024

Braw featured on BBC World Service Weekend Edition on the recent Houthi strikes in the Red Sea

By Elisabeth Braw

On February 4, Transatlantic Security Initiative senior fellow Elisabeth Braw was featured in BBC World Service “Weekend Edition” where she discussed the recent Houthi strikes on targets in the Red Sea and how the US and the UK have responded.

English Maritime Security

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