India: Bad cop in a predicament?
09/22/2011
09/22/2011 - Risk Intelligence looks at the Indian approach to dealing with piracy.
South East Asia’s Dynamic Maritime Threat Environment
09/15/2011
09/15/2011 - Risk Intelligence looks at the dynamic maritime threat environment in South East Asia.
The Japanese Coast Guard: Japan’s “hidden navy?”
09/08/2011
09/08/2011 - Risk Intelligence looks at the Japanese Coast Guard and its role.
Maritime and Port Security in Pakistan
04/21/2011
By Mathias Hagstrøm 4/21/11 - With a population of more than 180 million people and being a potential gateway for Central Asian and western Chinese trade, Pakistan is a very interesting developing market. But with problems of insurgency groups and state stability, it has not yet realized its geopolitical and…
Developments in Pirate Trends and Tactics
04/01/2011
By Karsten Von Hoesslin 04/01/2011 - Evidenced in other parts of the world, particularly in South East Asia, piracy that adapts to countermeasures and re-strategizes is always the most effective. Somali pirates have proven to be no different in terms of ingenuity and tactical adjustment in order to increase their…
Gulf to Remain Prime Theater for Iranian Deterrence
10/08/2010
By Dr. Heinrich Matthee 10/08/2010 - Iran’s leadership has been under severe pressure during the past twelve months. Infighting among the political elite and persistent popular protests since the presidential elections of 12 June 2009 are still fuelling tensions. Outside Iran, the US has increased pressure, with US Secretary of…