Why are maritime laws failing to secure the seas?

Why are maritime laws failing to secure the seas?

May 2, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 1523

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This episode discusses the failures of maritime laws in securing global shipping amidst conflicts and territorial disputes.

Commercial vessels under attack.The blockades by the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting global trade.The crisis highlights the danger conflicts and territorial disputes pose to shipping. Why are maritime laws failing to secure the seas? In this episode:  Rockford Weiz - Director of Fletcher Maritime Studies program at Tufts University George Theocharidis - Professor of Maritime Law and Policy at the World Maritime University Stavros Karamperidis - Associate Professor in Maritime Economics at Plymouth University's Business School Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on  X ,  Instagram ,  Facebook , and  YouTube

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