On this World Maritime Day, OEF highlights the tie between shipping and maritime security. 

Every month, OEF Researchers track leadership and election changes around the world. This month's looks at changes in Zimbabwe, Mexico, Pakistan and more. 

Southern African regions are increasingly shaping global norms around security. A recent blog series by OEF Research explores these. 

There has been a growing call for the need for women’s participation in all aspects of society- yet often this call focuses only on the gaps that currently exist- rather than on the impact of involving women.

Ninety percent of the world’s goods are transported across the oceans by 1.5 million seafarers. It’s a tough and dangerous job. Isolation, stress, and accidents are some of the hardships that come with the profession.

The global diaspora makes a significant contribution to their families back home. The funds they send strengthen communities and can even rebuild countries that are emerging from war.

Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing is an issue global in scale, requring regional and international cooperation to address it.