India and the Red Sea Imbroglio

India and the Red Sea Imbroglio

In August 2022, given that there had been no incident of attacks on merchant shipping off the coast of Somalia since 2018, industries representing various sectors such as shipping, cargo, tanker, and insurance conveyed their position to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concerning the removal of the Indian Ocean High Risk Area, effective January 1, … Read more

Making Sense of India’s Muted Response to the Red Sea Crisis 

Making Sense of India’s Muted Response to the Red Sea Crisis 

The global repercussions of the recent Houthi attacks on international maritime vessels in the Red Sea are becoming apparent. As shippers globally are rerouting away from the Red Sea route – which is the shortest and most efficient trade route for ships moving from Asia to Europe – increased freight costs are likely to impact … Read more