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Journal : Advances In Social Humanities Research

Contested Maritime Spaces in the Middle East: Geopolitical Dynamics, Non-State Actors, and Security Challenges in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz Munawir Masly Pandoe, Ridha; Setiawibawa, Rachmat; Dolli Hutabarat, Harri; Eko Saputro, Guntur; Yudho Prakoso, Lukman
Advances In Social Humanities Research Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Advances In Social Humanities Research
Publisher : Sahabat Publikasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46799/adv.v4i1.538

Abstract

In recent years, these routes have been exposed to multifaceted and hybrid security threats—including missile and drone attacks, deployment of unmanned maritime systems, cyber intrusions, the rise of piracy, and proxy wars waged by non-state actors backed by regional powers. Such developments significantly increase the vulnerability of maritime traffic and pose serious risks to international economic stability and energy security. The study examines how contemporary geopolitical dynamics are shaping maritime security challenges in the Middle East by analyzing recent security incidents, regional power competitions, and the evolving role of international navies operating in the region. Using a qualitative geopolitical security approach, the study draws on policy documents, security reports, and incident analyses to identify the key drivers of maritime insecurity. These findings suggest that maritime instability in the Middle East is driven by the convergence of unresolved regional conflicts, the adoption of asymmetric warfare strategies, and the increasing involvement of external forces seeking to protect strategic interests. This combination has complicated traditional maritime security frameworks and weakened unilateral security measures. Therefore, the study underscores the urgent need for coordinated multilateral maritime governance, enhanced information sharing, and collective security mechanisms to ensure the protection of critical sea lanes and the long-term stability of the regional and global maritime domains.
Co-Authors Ade Setiawan Adi, Ardiansyah Afithasari, Devi Agus Wibowo Alexandra, Halomoan FS FS Alfian, Muhammad Afif ali, yusuf Anggitadewi, Kananita Saras Anggraeni, Bethari Ayu Anwar Kurniadi Arbiansyah, Tri Panca Titis Arif Fikri Fauzan Arifuddin Uksan Asep Supriatna, Asep Augustine, Helin Candra Baidlowi, Ahmad Bambang Purwanto Bayu Dwi Welasasih Bayu Setiawan Budiana, Ida Bagus Putra Cahyati, Fajar Chalizta, Ismaya Kenza Dekki Widiatmoko Dekki Widiatmoko Dewi Setyorini, Islamia Diana Rahmawati Dolli Hutabarat, Harri Dwi Nugraheni Eko G. Samudro Eriski Prawira Esa Majid, Wiro Fahmi, Syawal Ferdiand Suhelatua, Martinus G. Samudro, Eko Giri, Joseph Robert Guntur Eko Saputro Hakim, Siti Hakim, Siti Rabbani Hamdi, Abdul Aziz Heri setiawan Heridadi Heru Suryanto Huda, Maariful I Dewa Ketut Kerta Widana Ida Bagus Putra Budiana Ilham Fakih Mullah Indah , Sulvi Ismaya Kenza Chalizta Junio, Malvin Kurniadi, Anwar Kusuma Kusuma, Kusuma Lestari , Amin M Faisal, Pebi Wahyudin M. Adnan Madjid Madjid, M. Adnan Malik, Ichsan Mitro Prohantoro Mohammad Rivaldy Mokhammad Syafaat Muhammad, Ikhlas Nur Munawir Masly Pandoe, Ridha Muryanto Muryanto Neger S, Wello Nur Rohman, Mohammad Izhandi Ifan Parluhutan Sagala Poetra, Auliya Wildana Prakoso, Lukman Yudho Prihantoro, Mitro Prihartoro, Mitro Pujo Widodo, Pujo Rabbani Hakim, Siti Rafi Maulana Al-farizi Rahmadani, Dinda Risahdi, Muhammad Risma Saragih, Herlina Juni Riza Alfita Robertus Anugerah Purwoko Putro ROSIDA VIVIN NAHARI Samudro, Eko G Samudro, Eko G. Santoso, Rahmad Saragih, Herlina Juni Risma Sarpono Sarpono Septiani, Kartika Sermadatar Gabriel Marahuku Sermadatar Gabriel Marahuku Sermadatar Nugrahan Hutabarat Sermadatar Nugrahan Hutabarat Setyorini, Islamia Dewi Siahaan, Junior Ternama Situmorang, May Laura Thecci Sobar Sutisna Sopiin Sopiin Subiyanto, Adi Sudarno, Kurnia Agung Sukri, Hanifudin Sutanto Syahtaria, Moh Ikhwan Syamsunasir Tadore Alauddin, Nur Afiyin Theresia Dwi Siwi Titiek Herawati Triadi, Irwan Uksan, Arifuddin Uksan, Ariifuddin Utama, Anang Puji Wibi, Bagas Ardytyan Yusnaldi Yusnaldi, Yusnaldi Yusnaldy, Yusnaldy