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Maritime Security

6 articles

Who Pays When the Black Sea Grain Corridor Finally Breaks?

Following the August 2026 strike on Novorossiysk, the Black Sea grain war has entered a phase of total infrastructure attrition. As Ukrainian wheat exports face…

World Finance Ukraine

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 13, 2026 • 07:30

4 million barrels a day: Can the Saudi Red Sea exit hold?

Riyadh’s three-year effort to maintain maritime non-intervention collapsed in July 2026 following direct Houthi strikes on the tanker NCC Masa. This shift from …

World Politics Saudi Arabia

Rein Kaljumäe · Jul 30, 2026 • 12:16

Can small nations survive a dual Red Sea and Hormuz blockade?

Global oil arteries are severed as the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz face a synchronized blockade in 2026, pushing Brent crude past $100. This structural amputat…

World Politics Energy Crisis

Rein Kaljumäe · Jul 25, 2026 • 07:26

Will the 14-Point US-Iran Memo replace warships with digital data?

The 14-Point US-Iran Memo marks a historic pivot toward digital governance, establishing a $300 billion fund to stabilize the Middle East. By leveraging 60-day …

Politics World US-Iran Memo

Elisabeth Saar · Jun 17, 2026 • 15:14

Will Russian warning shots in the Channel raise your energy bills?

On June 16, 2026, a peaceful sailing trip turned into a geopolitical flashpoint when a Russian frigate fired on a British yacht. This incident reveals the growi…

World Politics English Channel

Inese Kalvane · Jun 17, 2026 • 09:15

Is the 2026 Kuwait flashpoint the end of sovereign immunity?

Kuwait has transformed from a neutral logistics hub into a primary kinetic target following the 2026 collapse of regional ceasefires. This shift, marked by a $1…

World Politics Kuwait

Elisabeth Saar · Jun 01, 2026 • 09:13