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The Abraham Accords: Diplomatic Normalisation, Geopolitical Recalibration and the Limits of a New Regionalism in the Middle East

The Abraham Accords: Diplomatic Normalisation, Geopolitical Recalibration and the Limits of a New Regionalism in the Middle East Authors: Admiral (ret.) PhD Aurel POPA and Cam Fl (ret.) Dr Sorin LEARSCHI     Maritime Security Forum Abstract The Abraham Accords, signed… Read More »The Abraham Accords: Diplomatic Normalisation, Geopolitical Recalibration and the Limits of a New Regionalism in the Middle East

Romania’s Fleet and the Autonomous Naval Revolution: Toward NATO’s First Hybrid Fleet in the Black Sea

Romania’s Fleet and the Autonomous Naval Revolution: Toward NATO’s First Hybrid Fleet in the Black Sea AUTHORS: Admiral (ret.) PhD Aurel POPA, Rear Admiral (ret.) PhD Sorin LEARSCHI Maritime Security Forum This article refers to equipment, systems, and ship types… Read More »Romania’s Fleet and the Autonomous Naval Revolution: Toward NATO’s First Hybrid Fleet in the Black Sea

Maritime Security Forum – Weekly Strategic Summary – 3

Could the escalation in the Middle East trigger a structural shift in global maritime trade? Below are ten analytical pieces, each representing a distinct school of thought in the current geopolitical literature on maritime security. The arguments presented reflect current… Read More »Maritime Security Forum – Weekly Strategic Summary – 3

The Gulf’s fragile trade lifeline: Fujairah and Khor Fakkan as a ‘bypass’ for Hormuz

The Gulf’s fragile trade lifeline: Fujairah and Khor Fakkan as a ‘bypass’ for Hormuz Analysis by the Maritime Security Forum Context. The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a rapid reconfiguration of trade flows in… Read More »The Gulf’s fragile trade lifeline: Fujairah and Khor Fakkan as a ‘bypass’ for Hormuz

AMERICA’S MARITIME ACTION PLAN-Possible Implications for Romania

AMERICA’S MARITIME ACTION PLAN Structured Summary of the Maritime Security Forum The White House · February 2026 1. Context and General Framework America’s Maritime Action Plan (MAP), published by the White House in February 2026, is the implementation plan for… Read More »AMERICA’S MARITIME ACTION PLAN-Possible Implications for Romania

Is the Black Sea Becoming Europe’s Most Dangerous Maritime Region?

Maritime Security Forum – Is the Black Sea Becoming Europe’s Most Dangerous Maritime Region? Introduction to the Topic In recent years, the Black Sea has undergone one of the most rapid and profound strategic transformations in contemporary Europe. From a… Read More »Is the Black Sea Becoming Europe’s Most Dangerous Maritime Region?

Could a Wider Middle East War Block the Red Sea and Reshape Global Maritime Security?

Dear readers, we are launching a new international project in which we invite you to actively participate: the Maritime Security Forum – “Strategic Debate” Edition. We invite well-reasoned opinions from military personnel, diplomats, security experts, lawyers, economists, researchers, and maritime… Read More »Could a Wider Middle East War Block the Red Sea and Reshape Global Maritime Security?