Predictions
- Growing global competition over ports will raise political and security tensions, particularly between China, India and the West
- Chinese investment in ports will increase as part of policies to gain self-sufficiency including control over key trade routes
- Ports will serve dual commercial and military purposes, but US dominance will limit threat as a result of Chinese overseas military bases for now
Event
Beirut’s port has reportedly resumed operations at 80% capacity since 24 August, following a major explosion earlier this month (see our 5 August Special Report). Ships had been temporarily diverted to Tripoli, Lebanon’s second largest port, which has been a focus for Chinese and Russian investment in recent years.
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