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160 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,284 Maritime Security and History papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • It is scarcely surprising, therefore, that Churchill, enthusiastic as ever regarding the possibility of involving the United States in the defence of the English-speaking world, should have welcomed Truman's initiative regarding international inland waterways, including the Straits, describing it, at the meeting of 23 July, as a 'remarkable, indeed a tremendous fact'.

    The straits question at the Potsdam conference: the British position · 1987 · DOI

  • The study identifies legal-institutional ambiguity, sovereignty-related political constraints, and technical-operational interoperability gaps as major challenges. The study highlights the need for cooperation and information-sharing among stakeholders to address cyber-physical threats.

    Governing Cross-Border Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing for Maritime Security Resilience in the Strait of Malacca · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can build upon the study's findings to develop similar mechanisms in other regions. Future research can explore the implementation and effectiveness of the proposed Malacca Cyber Intelligence Node.

    Governing Cross-Border Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing for Maritime Security Resilience in the Strait of Malacca · 2026 · DOI

  • Transnational maritime threats, including IUU fishing, maritime trafficking, and piracy. Capacity asymmetries, institutional constraints, and limited operational coordination in maritime governance. The need for effective regional governance and international cooperation mechanisms.

    Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean: Regional Governance Issues and International Cooperation around Madagascar's EEZ · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of effective regional governance and international cooperation mechanisms hinders maritime security. The need for a broader framework of regional governance and international cooperation to address maritime security challenges.

    Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean: Regional Governance Issues and International Cooperation around Madagascar's EEZ · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap in understanding the evolution mechanism and logical framework of global maritime security governance. The need for a comprehensive analysis of the governance structure and its changes over time.

    The concept, mechanism and vision of global maritime security governance · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of credible pathways to citizenship, inclusion, and state legitimacy for the stateless population. The limitations of bilateral security initiatives in addressing the root causes of radicalisation and violent extremism.

    Statelessness, Identity, and Insecurity: Understanding Violent Extremism in Sabah’s Borderlands · 2026 · DOI

  • Technological disruption poses significant challenges to traditional rule-based monitoring models. Institutional fragmentation leads to a lack of consensus, regional standard mutual exclusion, regulatory race to the bottom, and systemic discrimination. Political polarization triggers collective action dilemmas in public goods provision.

    GLOBAL COUNTER-PROLIFERATION FINANCING GOVERNANCE: OVERCOMING THE TRIPLE DILEMMA IN THE VUCA ERA · 2026 · DOI

  • The traditional Westphalian governance paradigm exhibits structural lag in addressing transnational proliferation financing risks. The current global CPF governance framework lacks consensus, regional standard mutual exclusion, regulatory race to the bottom, and systemic discrimination.

    GLOBAL COUNTER-PROLIFERATION FINANCING GOVERNANCE: OVERCOMING THE TRIPLE DILEMMA IN THE VUCA ERA · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could focus on the development of strategies to strengthen the implementation of regional law and coordination among ASEAN member states. Further studies could examine the impact of the SEANWFZ on regional security dynamics.

    The Implementation of the SEANWFZ Treaty Legal Framework as a Means of Maintaining Security in the Southeast Asian Region · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the implementation of the SEANWFZ Treaty regarding national laws and regional security dynamics. The research highlights the need for further analysis of the SEANWFZ's effectiveness.

    The Implementation of the SEANWFZ Treaty Legal Framework as a Means of Maintaining Security in the Southeast Asian Region · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the implications of infrapolitics for social change and political activism. Future research could also examine the relationship between infrapolitics and other forms of critical theory.

    On the Provenance, Areas of Concern, and Reasons for Infrapolitics Now. · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the concept of infrapolitics and its relevance in today's global economy. The paper argues that there is a need for a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between infrapolitics and biopolitics.

    On the Provenance, Areas of Concern, and Reasons for Infrapolitics Now. · 2026 · DOI

  • The risk of asymmetric economic dependencies. The challenge of bilateralization strategies. The need for careful consideration of the geopolitical implications of infrastructure investments.

    China deploys maritime silk road infrastructure and economic leverage to pursue South China Sea territorial ambitions in Southeast Asia · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research is needed to examine the long-term implications of China's MSR infrastructure investments for regional security dynamics. Additional studies should investigate the potential risks and benefits of asymmetric economic dependencies and bilateralization strategies in Southeast Asia.

    China deploys maritime silk road infrastructure and economic leverage to pursue South China Sea territorial ambitions in Southeast Asia · 2026 · DOI

  • Institutional fragmentation, a lack of codified maritime strategy, economic constraints, and the persistence of a land-centric outlook are identified as shortcomings. The study notes that sustained investment in fleet capacity, overseas bases, and cultural embrace of the sea across society is necessary to support Türkiye's ambitions.

    Assessing Türkiye’s Blue Homeland Doctrine through Mahanian Sea Power Theory · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could examine the long-term implications of the Blue Homeland doctrine for Türkiye's maritime security and regional cooperation. Further study could investigate the impact of the doctrine on Türkiye's relationships with other regional actors.

    Assessing Türkiye’s Blue Homeland Doctrine through Mahanian Sea Power Theory · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the normative transformation of naval blockade law. The study highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of naval blockade law.

    GAZZE DENİZ ABLUKASI ÖRNEĞİ ÜZERİNDEN MODERN DENİZ ABLUKA HUKUKUNUN NORMATİF DÖNÜŞÜM İHTİYACI · 2026 · DOI

  • In addition, he/she declares that Inonu University Law Review and its editorial board have no responsibility for any ethical violations that may be encountered, and that this study has not been evaluated or published in any academic publication environment other than Inonu University Law Review.

    GAZZE DENİZ ABLUKASI ÖRNEĞİ ÜZERİNDEN MODERN DENİZ ABLUKA HUKUKUNUN NORMATİF DÖNÜŞÜM İHTİYACI · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to explore Basarnas' contribution to Indonesia's maritime defense strategy. There is a lack of studies on the role of Basarnas in responding to maritime incidents.

    Peran Badan Nasional Pencarian dan Pertolongan (Basarnas) dalam Mendukung Strategi Pertahanan Nasional di Wilayah Maritim Indonesia (Studi Kasus: Perbatasan Laut Selat Malaka) · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to map the evidence in a heterogeneous way and understand how risks are defined. There is a need to compile the reported means of mitigation and propose a research and policy agenda.

    Logistics Security in Nigeria: Mapping Risks and Mitigation Practices Across Maritime, Road, and Energy Supply Chains (2011-2026) · 2026 · DOI

  • Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made to the Nigerian Government, they should: • Improve corridor and port security governance through more defined mandates, regular joint operations, and information-sharing protocols to reduce fragmentation in response. • Expand visibility and surveillance technology where it can enhance maritime domain awareness and corridor observation, and integrate these with actionable intelligence processes. • Establish risk management practices in logistics companies and seaport stakeholders, such as regular risk analysis, incident reporting, and stakeholder relationship management, as done in Nigerian seaport practices. • Apply community-related intelligence and trust-building strategies in high-risk road corridors and coastal areas to ensure early warning and community support for enforcement capacity. Scientific Journal of Safety and Logistics 2026, Vol. 1, Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18911272 12 www. sjsl.net Give utmost importance to energy infrastructure protection and environmental enforcement in pipeline corridors, and establish collaboration frameworks for multi-stakeholder cooperation before, during, and after incidents. Author Contributions: Conceptualization, Gbadegesin A. E. and Somuyiwa, A. O.; methodology, Gbadegesin A. E.; formal analysis, Gbadegesin A. E.; investigation, Gbadegesin A. E.; resources, Gbadegesin A. E.; data curation, Somuyiwa, A. O..; writing- original draft preparation, Gbadegesin A. E.; writing-review and editing, Gbadegesin A. E.; visualization, X.X.; supervision, Somuyiwa, A. O. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript. Funding: This research received no external funding.

    Logistics Security in Nigeria: Mapping Risks and Mitigation Practices Across Maritime, Road, and Energy Supply Chains (2011-2026) · 2026 · DOI

  • Intensifying geopolitical rivalry and declining trust among major powers. The lack of an authoritative enforcement mechanism to resolve competing interpretations conclusively. The need to recognise the political realities of an increasingly complex international order.

    From Fragility to Resilience: Revitalising International Legal Order in an Era of Strategic Ambiguity · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap between the effectiveness of international law in resolving competing interpretations conclusively and the political realities of an increasingly complex international order. The need for middle powers to contribute constructively to international peace through practical initiatives that strengthen confidence, facilitate dialogue, and support peaceful negotiation.

    From Fragility to Resilience: Revitalising International Legal Order in an Era of Strategic Ambiguity · 2026 · DOI

  • Further study of the implications of BRICS enlargement for regional security complexes. Examination of the role of other South-South multilateral institutions in regional security complex change. Analysis of the implications of institutional convergence without security convergence for other regions.

    BRICS Enlargement and the Institutional Convergence of the Indian Ocean and West Asian Regional Security Complexes: Implications for India's Strategic Autonomy · 2026 · DOI

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