Maritime Affairs Program

The Tracking Ocean Governance series is an initiative dedicated to documenting and contextualizing major developments in global ocean governance as they occur. As the world enters a pivotal phase of ocean diplomacy—shaped by shifting legal frameworks, evolving maritime strategies, and the escalating urgency of climate and biodiversity challenges—this series offers timely, event-driven updates. It responds to key milestones such as international conferences, treaty ratifications, institutional reforms, and emerging maritime policies.

Further, through cases such as the Strait of Hormuz, Strait of Malacca, Arctic routes, and other strategic chokepoints, the Strategic Waterways Under Pressure series explores how the rules and conditions governing international passage are being tested in practice, and what this may mean for the future of maritime order. By combining expert analysis with factual tracking, this series aims to enhance understanding, promote transparency, and support informed dialogue among policymakers, scholars, and ocean stakeholders worldwide.