BLUF

The ships may ‘accidentally’ drag their anchors for hundreds of kilometres harming critical cables. NATO is mapping the seabed and increasing its military presence on the surface and underwater. Shadow fleets fuel Russia’s war economy

Learning Outcomes

  • Strategic Awareness-The article highlights how evolving hybrid tactics threaten global infrastructure and stability.
  • Policy Understanding- It explains NATO’s coordinated response and the strategic need for proactive international measures.
  • Critical Thinking-The piece encourages reflection on the role of covert actions in modern conflict and resilience planning.
READ: Inside the mission to stop Putin's 'ghost ships' wreaking havoc on the seas.

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