The Gulf states were never built to last
On 28 February 2026, Iranian missiles struck Dubai, Doha, and Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The world called it a shock. It was, in fact, a long-overdue reckoning with four decades of structural denial
China’s demographic decline: The end of shipping’s golden engine
For those in global shipping, the greatest threat is not deglobalisation, but demography. China’s demographic decline is already reshaping demand, commodity consumption, and the very structure of global supply chains in profound ways
Who will command tomorrow’s sea? The Eastern Mediterranean in flux
The Eastern Mediterranean is entering a new era where energy, infrastructure, and maritime strategy converge, reshaping regional influence and redefining who will command the critical flows of tomorrow’s sea
Riding the African current: Navigating the continent’s strategic bearings in global energy
Africa is rapidly emerging as a vital force in global energy, reshaping hydrocarbon and renewable markets while creating new strategic opportunities for maritime operators, investors, and international partners navigating this transforming landscape
Decks and Deals Weekly #18
The global shipping market is sending mixed signals. While container lines brace for a difficult 2026 due to overcapacity, Greek owners are doubling down on LNG, cementing their strategic role in Europe’s energy security
Greek LNG power: A maritime and energy alliance with the United States
Greece emerges as a key European LNG hub, combining its world-leading LNG carrier fleet with expanding regasification infrastructure and strong cooperation with the United States in natural gas transport and supply
Shipping and energy: Greece’s silent multipliers in geopolitics
Greece combines its world-leading LNG fleet with new energy hubs, emerging as a silent force multiplier that anchors Washington’s strategy and secures Europe’s independence from Russian gas
Russia’s gas strategy: Diversifying routes amid European shift
As Ukraine halts gas transit, Russia leverages LNG exports and pipeline diversification to secure energy markets in Europe and beyond