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Research Reports 30 September 2026

Geological Formation, Distribution and Strategic Importance of Underwater Rare Earth-Rich Soils

Luiz Chaves

The twenty-first century has witnessed an unprecedented demand for critical minerals driven by the global transition toward renewable energy, digital transformation, advanced manufacturing, and national security technologies. Among these resources, rare earth elements (REEs) have emerged as some of the most strategically significant materials in…

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Research Reports 30 September 2026

Seawater Evaporation as a Climatic Amplification Mechanism: Oceanic Heat Transfer, Atmospheric Moisture Loading, and the Intensification of Global Climate Instability

Ocean Geopolitics Centre

The contemporary scientific discussion surrounding climate change has been predominantly centred upon greenhouse gas accumulation, atmospheric radiative forcing, and anthropogenic carbon emissions. While these drivers remain fundamental to the current understanding of global warming, the oceanic dimension of climate dynamics has often been underestimated in…

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Atlantic Perspectives 25 September 2026

One Ocean, Several Days: Why the Maritime Calendar Matters

Artur Victoria

On 24 September 2026, the international community marked World Maritime Day. It is one of several occasions during the year that ask us to pay attention to the sea. Their names can sound similar, but each directs our attention towards a different part of a…

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Maritime Briefings 15 September 2026

Bering and the Geography of Tomorrow’s Vulnerability: From Maritime Chokepoints to the Concept of the Latent Chokepoint

Artur Victoria

Globalisation has transformed the scale of international commerce without abolishing one of its oldest constraints: geography. The contemporary world economy may operate through digital communications, instantaneous financial transactions and production networks extending across continents, but the physical movement of energy, raw materials and manufactured goods…

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Strategic Studies 12 July 2026

Critical Underwater Infrastructure: The Hidden Battlefield Beneath the Oceans

Ocean Geopolitics Centre

Beneath the world's oceans lies an extensive and largely invisible network upon which modern civilisation depends. Submarine fibre-optic cables, energy pipelines, electricity interconnectors, offshore installations and underwater sensor systems sustain global communications, financial markets, international trade, energy security and national defence. Although these systems remain…

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Maritime Briefings 10 July 2026

AI-Powered Docking: The Future of Intelligent Maritime Navigation

Ocean Geopolitics Centre

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising modern port operations by transforming the way ships approach, manoeuvre and berth. From predictive navigation and digital twins to autonomous tugboats and intelligent mooring systems, AI is creating safer, more efficient and more sustainable ports while reshaping the future of global…

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Research Reports 27 June 2026

Maritime Tourism: Geopolitics, National Strategy and the Blue Economy in the Twenty-First Century

Filipe Chaves Manoel Candeias

For much of the twentieth century, maritime tourism occupied a relatively modest position within national economic planning. Governments largely regarded it as an extension of the hospitality industry, associated primarily with beaches, cruises, leisure navigation and coastal recreation. Academic literature similarly approached maritime tourism through…

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The Ocean Geopolitics Centre is committed to producing and disseminating knowledge that contributes to a deeper understanding of the major geopolitical, maritime, economic, technological, and environmental transformations shaping the contemporary world.

The Centre’s publications are designed to serve a diverse audience that includes policymakers, public officials, academics, researchers, students, business leaders, maritime professionals, and members of civil society. While grounded in rigorous research and strategic analysis, our work is intended to remain accessible to readers seeking to understand the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the maritime world.

Our publication program reflects the Centre’s commitment to intellectual independence, interdisciplinary inquiry, and constructive public debate. By bringing together different perspectives and areas of expertise, we seek to encourage informed discussion and contribute to the development of practical and forward-looking solutions.

The Centre publishes research papers, strategic studies, policy briefs, analytical reports, essays, opinion articles, conference proceedings, educational materials, and thematic publications covering a wide range of subjects. These include ocean geopolitics, maritime security, blue economy, energy transition, international logistics, port development, digital infrastructure, climate security, international cooperation, governance, strategic culture, technological innovation, and emerging global trends.

Beyond research publications, the Centre seeks to foster a culture of strategic literacy through educational and public-oriented content. Articles, commentary, interviews, and explanatory publications are produced to make complex issues more understandable to broader audiences without sacrificing analytical depth or intellectual rigor.

The Centre also encourages collaboration with scholars, practitioners, institutions, and partner organizations. Joint publications, collaborative research projects, and contributions from external experts form an important part of our commitment to promoting dialogue across disciplines, sectors, and national boundaries.

As the Centre expands its activities, its publication portfolio will continue to grow, creating a permanent repository of knowledge dedicated to understanding the oceans, maritime affairs, international cooperation, and the future of the Atlantic world.

Through research, analysis, and public engagement, the Ocean Geopolitics Centre seeks not only to interpret global developments but also to contribute to informed debate and responsible leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Publication Series

The Centre’s publications are organized into several thematic series, each designed to address different audiences and levels of analysis.

Strategic Studies

Comprehensive research examining long-term geopolitical, maritime, economic, technological, and security developments affecting the Atlantic and the international system.

Policy Papers

Practical recommendations and policy-oriented analysis intended to support decision-makers, institutions, municipalities, and organizations facing contemporary strategic challenges.

Research Reports

Detailed analytical studies exploring specific topics, sectors, regions, or emerging issues related to maritime affairs, governance, sustainability, infrastructure, and international cooperation.

Maritime Briefings

Concise and timely assessments of current developments in maritime security, ocean governance, ports, logistics, energy, and geopolitical affairs.

Atlantic Perspectives

A series of essays and commentary pieces offering diverse viewpoints on international affairs, strategic trends, and the future of the Atlantic community.

Educational Publications

Learning resources, teaching materials, guides, and introductory texts developed to support students, educators, youth programs, and public engagement initiatives.

Conference Proceedings

Collections of presentations, papers, and discussions generated through conferences, forums, seminars, and public events organized or supported by the Centre.

Digital Library

The Centre is developing a digital library that will provide access to publications, reports, articles, multimedia content, conference materials, and educational resources. This repository will serve as a growing source of knowledge for researchers, institutions, students, professionals, and the wider public interested in maritime and geopolitical affairs.

Knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied. Through its publications, the Ocean Geopolitics Centre seeks to contribute to a more informed, cooperative, and strategically aware maritime community.

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