The U.S. Coast Guard has long contended with personnel shortages. Over a year ago, one of its leaders outlined the issue:  “The maritime force is operating with a deficit of about 4,800 members, or nearly 10% of its workforce, and anticipates an even larger shortfall this year due to struggles with recruiting, said Vice Adm....

This week marked the three-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (February 24, 2025). As we’ve discussed at length, the war has driven the emergence of Russia’s shadow fleet, or gray and dark fleets. They are used for smuggling Russian cargo while appearing legitimate, or at least trying to evade detection. As if commemorating...