Jeffrey Payne - Institute for Security and Development Policy

Jeffrey Payne is an Assistant Professor at the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies in Washington DC and a Senior Research Fellow at the Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies.

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April 11 2024 by Jeffrey Payne

Do not Jettison Traditional Data Sharing in Maritime Domain

The sea remains troubled by bad actors. Piracy, trafficking, and illegal fishing, among others, continue to threaten our seas. Some criminals have no affiliation with nation-states, while others operate with the permission of, if not outright affiliation with, various governments who find such criminality a means to further their political interests. The recent attacks by […]

March 5 2024 by Jeffrey Payne

Middle East Maritime Security: The Appeal of Duqm

Amidst the Houthi attacks near the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, eyes are turning once again towards the waters of the Middle East. The U.S. has for decades led an international coalition committed to keeping regional waters safe. That order is being questioned due to the Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in regional waters. […]