France’s EEZ, 10,2 million km² (3,94 million sq mi), is the second largest maritime area in the world after the United States. 97% of the French EEZ is related to … Continue reading Drones and Maritime Surveillance
French Concept of State Action at Sea
Although France has the second biggest Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the world (3.9 million sq mi), it does not have a Coast Guard to protect it. Like in many … Continue reading French Concept of State Action at Sea
Insidious Seabed Warfare
Underwater cables are a major challenge. Cutting off a country's communications does not seem very difficult considering the various incidents already recorded. But protecting such vital infrastructures is very difficult … Continue reading Insidious Seabed Warfare
One Ocean Summit, a Chance for the Future
Should the ocean, which is such an incredible treasure, be made a sanctuary? This is the dilemma that led France to organize the One Ocean Summit, from February 9 to … Continue reading One Ocean Summit, a Chance for the Future
Maritime Security Issues in Adriatic Sea
Maritime security in the Adriatic Sea is a major challenge for coastal regions to ensure the protection of national maritime interests. Indeed, this arm of the Mediterranean Sea is a … Continue reading Maritime Security Issues in Adriatic Sea
Suez Canal Expansion
Suez Canal The Suez Canal originally opened in 1869 and was the most extensive maritime engineering feat of its day. It immediately became one of the busiest shipping lanes in … Continue reading Suez Canal Expansion
Freedom of Navigation in the East Med Sea
freedom navigation The concept of “lawfare” has been defined by US General Dunlap as “the strategy of using or misusing law as a substitute for international military measures to achieve … Continue reading Freedom of Navigation in the East Med Sea
Montreux Convention and Canal Istanbul : A Turkish financial and geopolitical bet?
The outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine on the 24th of February 2022 shed light on the strategic role of the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits, as well as the Montreux … Continue reading Montreux Convention and Canal Istanbul : A Turkish financial and geopolitical bet?
How Russian Military Activity Threatens Maritime Trade
Russian military activity in Black Sea, a threat to shipping industry The Ukraine Crisis and the activity of the Russian Military in Black sea posed a serious threat to maritime … Continue reading How Russian Military Activity Threatens Maritime Trade
Yemen Conflict: A Threat for Maritime Security
yemen red sea Yemen conflict is a threat to maritime security because of its geographical position in the southern part of the Red Sea. The Yemen conflict exposes vessels to … Continue reading Yemen Conflict: A Threat for Maritime Security