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The ‘Navalization’ of Economic Warfare Sees Trade Routes Become Zones of Force Rather Than Rules

John Calabrese | The Conversation | 07/06/2026

With more than 80% of global trade by volume being transported by sea, maritime shipping lanes are indispensable to the world economy. That fact was starkly illustrated by the war in Iran,…

How Maritime Trade has Become a Tool of Diplomacy and Deterrence

Commander Rahul Verma (Retd) | Firstpost | 12/04/2024

The intricate ties between maritime trade, ...

Protectionism and the Development of the U.S. Maritime Industry

Colin Grabow | Cato Institute | 10/11/2021

The United States is one of the world’s most aggressive...

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