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At a Glance Venezuela’s 2026 oil sector reform opens production to foreign investment and operational control but was driven by external political pressure, not internal stability. Shadow fleets, de

The Week in Focus Maritime enforcement is moving from designation to action, with boardings, safety interventions, and access denial increasingly used across multiple regions rather than confined to

Key Takeaways The 2026 National Defense Strategy treats maritime access as a continuous strategic condition , not a crisis response. , not a crisis response. Chokepoints, routes, and infrastructure

At a Glance The 2026 U.S. National Defense Strategy (NDS) places the maritime domain at the center of U.S. homeland defense and economic security. and economic security. Securing maritime approaches

The Week in Focus U.S. maritime enforcement expanded beyond Venezuelan waters , with continued interdictions tied to oil sanctions signaling a shift from monitoring to physical enforcement at sea, re

At a Glance False flagging has surged as sanctions pressure increases across oil and commodity trades. Shadow fleet operators are exploiting fraudulent and defunct registries to evade enforcement.

At a Glance In 2026, maritime enforcement has escalated with global tanker seizures under Operation Southern Spear and drone attacks targeting commercial traffic in the Black Sea. Vessels are increa

The Week in Focus Drone strikes in the Black Sea have targeted multiple commercial tankers awaiting loading at or near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal. awaiting loading at or …

Key Takeaways Maritime enforcement is shifting from observation to interdiction , as illicit actors increasingly embed themselves within legitimate trade flows. , as illicit actors increasingly embe

At a Glance On January 3, a large-scale U.S. military strike resulted in the capture of the Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, leading to a total blockade of the nation’s ports. …