Correcting Technocentric Myopia: Rebalancing Maritime Intelligence to Counter Shadow Fleet Networks

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The article argues that Russian shadow vessels have evolved beyond evading energy embargoes and financing the war in Ukraine into tools for hybrid operations against allied countries. It calls for maritime intelligence to address threats including espionage and sabotage, rather than relying too heavily on technology-focused approaches.

Introduction While primarily recognized as a state-funded tool to subvert international energy embargoes and sustain conflict funding for the ongoing Ukrainian-Russo war, Russian shadow vessels have since transitioned into a strategic maritime tool, engaging in hybrid warfare campaigns against allied nations. Chief among these asymmetric campaigns are, but not limited to, espionage and sabotage. While aggressive and coordinated transatlantic systemic … Read more The post Correcting Technocentric Myopia: Rebalancing Maritime Intelligence to Counter Shadow Fleet Networks appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.