“Dark fleets” (also called the “shadow fleet” or ships that “go dark”) are commercial vessels that deliberately hide or obscure their identity, location, ownership, cargo, or voyage history to evade sanctions, export controls, or oversight.

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The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route linking the Gulf to the Arabian Sea.

This video explores the resurgence of tariffs in economic policy, particularly in the context of Donald Trump's administration. It delves into the historical and potential future impact of tariffs on the economy, discussing their...

In this video made with and for Elmbridge Museum we introduce Gerrard Winstanley, the civil war radical who led the Diggers movement.

In this video Bill Thisdell explores which policies pursued by Charles during his Personal Rule caused the most political friction and what happened when, forced by war with the Scots, Parliament was finally recalled.

Did you know that France is a leading industrialized country with one of the world's largest economies? In fact, it's a main global exporter. Learn more about France’s key economic sectors and industries. Explore the country’s role and...

Over time, the expansion of trade and the exchange of ideas and cultures have led to an increasingly interconnected global economy. As countries, companies, and people reassess how to operate globally, it’s clear that the way we interact...

From its early days of independence, Singapore set about becoming a major player in the competitive world of international business. Since 1968, the economic growth been enviable, and Singapore is among the most competitive nations in...

Japan probably engaged in trade with China and Korea from as early as the third century. In the modern era, trade is increasingly important, especially with a well-crafted economic policy closely administered by the government in...

Brazil's economic outlook has varied throughout history, marked by periods of expansion and periods of uncertainty. But you might not realize that each period of growth in Brazil’s economy has been largely characterized by the importance...

A common complaint that math teachers hear is, "When am I going to need this in the real world?" When you're sitting in algebra class, it's easy to feel like it's all theoretical–a bunch of imaginary numbers and rules dreamed up by...

A short video explaining interdependent trade relationships.

A video titled "India" discusses India under British rule.

This World Cultures instructional video discusses how explorers from Europe ventured East to search for goods.

A video about the trade relationship between Asia and Africa. This video discusses Great Zimbabwe.

This World Cultures instructional video is an overview of Civilization

This World Cultures instructional video discusses the evolution of the Atlantic slave trade.

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