Author name: Vijay Kumar Dhar

Vijay Kumar Dhar is a political and economic analyst and freelance journalist. His works are focused on actual political events and their influence on India and Indo-Pacific geopolitics.

Ecological Risks Emerging from “Shadow Fleet” Tanker Incidents

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The scientific evidence demonstrates that oil tankers in empty or ballast condition pose sustained ecological risks. Bunker fuel spills, residual oil releases, fires, and contaminated ballast water can all generate environmental damage, particularly in coastal and semi-enclosed marine systems. As of December 2025, the pressure on global tanker traffic had increased significantly due to the […]

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Dashan Tanker Attack Signals Risks to Neutral Energy Trade

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The strike was not solely a tactical military action, but also a broader geopolitical signal with the potential to exert pressure on countries that have maintained neutrality while engaging in lawful commercial trade with Russia. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) conducted a naval-drone strike on the crude-oil tanker Dashan on 10 December 2025, raising

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