Michael van Ginkel

Non-Traditional Security || Black Sea Security || Maritime Security
Doctoral Researcher in Law and Security ⚓
#GEOINT #marsec #OSINT #VNSA #TOC #greyzone

[Capt.Dr.S.G Naravane @sgnaravane]

https://t.co/CwXVn7gnLN
The Hidden Maritime Frontier of Artificial Intelligence
by Christian Bueger 28 Jan 2025
The hidden risk to AI: safeguarding the underwater networks powering the digital revolution.

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

Well done mapping and contexualization of the recent #redsea attacks against maritime trade routes by @hannaduggal and @haddadme for @AJLabs. https://t.co/q3bpiqBB13

[Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea @EU_BlackSeaAM]

Almost one week left for the Event: "Navigating Funding Opportunities in the Black Sea Blue Economy"!
📅8.5.2024, 9:30 – 12:30 CET.
Sessions on:
🎯Active EU funding opportunities in the Black Sea
🎯Building partnerships for project ideas
Register here👉https://t.co/wzBirbSWtX

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

Grey-zone tactics continue to undermine attempts to maintain law and order across the globe. In their article, Thomas Lim from @RSIS_NTU and Eric Ang from @ycapsjapan draw strong parallels between grey-zone activity in the #RedSea and #SouthChinaSea. https://t.co/igaO6fDgjd

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

Based on recent Ukrainian success against the Russian #blacksea fleet, Nathan Jennings foresees the reemergence of the fortress fleet concept. @WarInstitute. https://t.co/oGdLihjKr0

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

Intersting article by @elisabethbraw for @ForeignPolicy on the risks posed by #darkfleet vessels refusing pilotage. https://t.co/NLmM4JHH2F

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

A concise commentary given by @JBenson_OEF for @RSIS_NTU on the important role played by NGOs in the maritime domain. It contains salient points to keep in mind for the #blacksea as Georgia re-introduces its controversial bill on "foreign agents". https://t.co/r1aqpGj0ZQ

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

Article by Aaron-Matthew Lariosa for the @NavalInstitute that highlights the recent initiatives taken by India when it comes contributing to #maritimesecurity in the #IndianOcean and beyond.

https://t.co/A6BrWEZ2rs

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

In the wake of #Ukrainian drone attacks on #Russian Vessels in the #BlackSea, how can naval vessels adapt to the new threat? Steven Wills from @CMS_Washington provides insights into some operational developments. https://t.co/dHK6Ov5ZIk

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

Insightful visualization tool and assessment of maritime connectivity in the Indian Ocean by Nitya Labh,
@JessGreely, and @darshanabaruah. Providing an overview of how maritime factors interact is an extremely helpful tool for regional policy development.
https://t.co/MDa6QBCt4r

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

This article by @CMS_Washington includes an astute assesment of the impact of the 2019 Mavi Vatan doctrine on Turkey's policy trajectory in the Black Sea.

https://t.co/b3CBR4F8g3

[Center for Maritime Strategy @CMS_Washington]

"Due to the other Black Sea states’ general lack of substantial naval power, the region has largely been viewed as a primarily Russo-Turkish domain. This has prompted Ankara to foster closer ties with the other Black Sea states..."

https://t.co/O5DBvaJ2aZ

[Christopher Faulkner @C_Faulkner_UCF]

With the Houthis continued attacks on maritime targets, re-upping a project I produced with @stableseas along with Meghan Curran @curtismbell @JBenson_OEF @JTylerLycan @ConflictArch

[Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea @EU_BlackSeaAM]

🌊Bucharest is set to make waves! Alongside the #BlackSeaCMAStakeholderConference, other meetings and events will unfold focusing on blue economy and the Black Sea, organised by the Romanian Presidency, the European Commission, the EU External Action Service, and the World Bank!

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

New article on #seaport threat factors in #Georgia written for @MEIFrontier. Taking a holistic approach to port security is an important step towards a creating a sustainable #MaritimeSecurity architecture in the #BlackSea.

https://t.co/bo0psOcIg7

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

#Ukrainian partisan attacks continue to degrade #Russian capabilities as they attempt to consolidate control of seized territories. A useful interactive map by the @TheStudyofWar https://t.co/Z97Aecs32N

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

@AlexKokcharov Very important to keep in mind as events continue to develop

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

The #SeaofAzov is a vital causeway to #Ukrainian and #Russian ports, and connects the #BlackSea to the #CaspianSea via the Don and Volga rivers.

[Alexander Kokcharov @alex_kokcharov]

#Russia has reportedly closed the passage of any ships, except Russian ones, into the #SeaofAzov from the #BlackSea.

https://t.co/GeAUQdFOKZ

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

The #maritime aspect of the #Russian invasion of #Ukriane continues to play an important role

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

@Tamaraioss and @MTA_Georgia are doing great work in finding cooperative platforms to further develop #Georgia's #maritime sector, an area of growing importance from not only an #economic standpoint, but a #security one as well.

[Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia @MTA_Georgia]

💬@IAMUSecretariat meeting will provide an excellent chance to discuss best practices, insights and new ideas. Developing maritime education, training and research is critical to the maritime sector’s prosperity and sustainability”-
@Tamaraioss The director of MTA 🇬🇪

[Michael van Ginkel @ConflictArch]

Enhanced #connectivity in the #BlackSea through high level #outreach like the example below noted by @IvaneAbashidze is of paramount importance when it comes to increasing regional stability moving forward.