In modern times, the Baltic was becoming known for its beautiful scenery, ports, and cruises. This perception is being rapidly displaced as the Baltic is becoming ground zero of the showdown between the Chinese-led alliance to topple the West.
The Chinese, Russians, and even the Iranians are surging their worldwide "Shadow Fleets" of merchant vessels to get around Western sanctions. The ships carry gas, oil, bulk commodities, and containerized cargo, often using the Polar Route to leverage a shorter path and also stay away from the Straits of Malacca by Singapore, a place where Western aligned navies can easily interdict sanctioned shipments.
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John Mills ✉
Col. John Mills, ret., served 33 years in the Army and also as a senior civilian in government and at national security-related think tanks. He is the former director of cybersecurity policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.