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 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? 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 sea predominantly associated with… Read More »Maritime Security Forum-Weekly Strategic Summary-2
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?
Maritime Security Forum – Weekly Strategic Summary Topic of the Week Could a widespread war in the Middle East block the Red Sea and reshape global maritime security? General Introduction The first edition of the Strategic Debate Series was dedicated… Read More »Maritime Security Forum – Weekly Strategic Summary
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?
IRANIAN ATTACKS IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ: BETWEEN THE USE OF FORCE, ARMED ATTACK AND GREY ZONE OPERATIONS AS A FORM OF ZAHHAKIAN LIMINAL MARITIME AGGRESSION AUTHORS: Cristina Elena POPA TACHE[1] , Cătălin Silviu SĂRARU[2], Cecilia CIOCÎRLAN[3] , Filofteia REPEZ[4]… Read More »IRANIAN ATTACKS IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ: BETWEEN THE USE OF FORCE, ARMED ATTACK AND GREY ZONE OPERATIONS AS A FORM OF ZAHHAKIAN LIMINAL MARITIME AGGRESSION
Romania: Between a Theoretical Threat and a Layered Defence-Comprehensive assessment of the risk posed by Iranian and Russian missiles, the limitations of air defence, and the strategic implications for Romania STUDY: MARITIME SECURITY FORUM AUTHORS: Admiral (ret.) PhD. Aurel… Read More »Romania: Between a Theoretical Threat and a Layered Defence
The decline of Iran’s naval power in the current conflict. The destruction of major platforms and the survival of asymmetric capabilities Analytical study – Maritime Security Forum Authors: Admiral (ret.) PhD. Aurel POPA, Commander (ret.) PhD. Sorin LEARSCHI Abstract This… Read More »The decline of Iran’s naval power in the current conflict. The destruction of major platforms and the survival of asymmetric capabilities
