Using force against a ship during a blockade is only lawful under certain conditions. A naval expert explains.
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These rules have developed over centuries as states sought to regulate the conduct of conflict at sea while still allowing navies to operate effectively.
From 19th century British navy to US destroyers in the Caribbean, diplomacy at seas has been accompanied by military might.
Incidents of accidental and suspect breaches of submarine cables in northern Europe and around Taiwan concern security experts.
The scene shows two warships at a face-off while sharks circle in the waters below.
Recent tensions between the US and China can be explained by the geopolitics of sea power and the geography of near and far waters.
Deploying a series of new tactics and weapons, including the first use of sea drones in combat, Ukrainian forces have created what one military analyst called ‘a turning point in naval strategy.’
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Adjunct Professor, Defence and Security Institute, The University of Western Australia; UNSW
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