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December 16, 2025
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Dr. Ian Ralby block quoted in Wyoming Star News on tanker seizures
Dr. Ian Ralby block quoted in Wyoming Star News on tanker seizures
January 14, 2026
Our President, Dr. Ian Ralby, is block quoted alongside other experts regarding the legal and security implications of the United Staes leaning forward on sanctions enforcement regarding tankers tied to Venezuela. Read his analysis HERE.
Dr. Ian Ralby goes on AsiaOne News to examine the current US posture toward Iran and how it differs from Venezuela
Dr. Ian Ralby goes on AsiaOne News to examine the current US posture toward Iran and how it differs from Venezuela
January 10, 2026
Only a few months since the Iranian nuclear program was attacked by the United States Armed Forces, the American Administration is threatening a broader intervention in Iran. Our President speaks with AsiaOne News to discuss the likelihood that the United States will act on its threats, the sentiments in Tehran, the comibnation of internal and external pressure and how the sitution in Iran differs from that of Venezuela. Watch his analysis HERE.
Dr. Ian Ralby goes on PBS News Hour to discuss the US "indefinititely" controling Venezuela's oil
Dr. Ian Ralby goes on PBS News Hour to discuss the US "indefinititely" controling Venezuela's oil
January 6, 2026
The United States government has made statements indicating an intent to control Venezuela's oil production "indefinitely" - a claim that raises many practical questions. Our President, Dr. Ian Ralby, had the chance to discuss some of those questions with Nick Schifrin on PBS News Hour. Watch his analysis HERE.
Dr. Ian Ralby goes on Sky News to analyze recent US seizure of tankers
Dr. Ian Ralby goes on Sky News to analyze recent US seizure of tankers
January 6, 2026
The United States seizure of two vessels in 24 hours raises a variety of new questions about how the US will seek to administer its aggressive positions toward Venezuela. As one of the tankers was allegedly registered in Russia, geopolitical tensions are running particularly high. Our President, Dr. Ian Ralby, offers a bit of clarity amid the chaos. Watch his analysis HERE.
Dr. Ian Ralby goes on CNA news to discuss US operations in the Caribbean
Dr. Ian Ralby goes on CNA news to discuss US operations in the Caribbean
December 21, 2025
As the United States has begun seizing tankers in the Caribbean in addition to blowing up alleged drug boats, many questions arise. Our President, Dr. Ian Ralby went on CNA news in Singapore to discuss the legal, operational and geoplitical implications of these actions. Watch his analysis HERE.
"The Deeper War" in the Yemen Embassy
"The Deeper War" in the Yemen Embassy
December 19, 2025
The painting (in the background), “The Deeper War,” by Rohini Ralby, is a gift to the Embassy of Yemen from Auxilium Worldwide. The leadership of Auxilium - Rohini Ralby, Dr. Ian Ralby and Dr. David Soud - worked tirelessly, pro bono, to raise attention to critical issues in Yemen, most notably the implications of the FSO SAFER, and to marshal meaningful action to protect Yemen and the Yemeni people. This painting is a tribute to that effort. (These are the words on the inscribed plaque).
Support for a participant in our Prisoner Support program
Support for a participant in our Prisoner Support program
December 19, 2025
Our team submitted a letter in support of one of the prisoners in our program as he faced a sentencing hearing that would determine his future. Our President attended the hearing and the Judge, defense counsel and defendant all talked about Auxilium Worldwide having made a meaningful impact on the young man. That factored in to the Judge issuing the minimum sentence, together with enrolling him in programs that will better set him up for the future as a productive member of society.
Coverage of Launch Event
Coverage of Launch Event
December 19, 2025
The Caribbean Sun Times published an article covering the launch of our reports on Fish & Flags: Supporting the Caribbean States in Moving from Threatened to Thriving. Read the coverage HERE.
Launch Event: Fish & Flags - Supporting Caribbean States in Moving from Threatened to Thriving
Launch Event: Fish & Flags - Supporting Caribbean States in Moving from Threatened to Thriving
December 16, 2025
Over the last two years, we have worked, with the Caribbean Community's Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS) to pursue transparency in the Caribbean's fisheries sector and flag registries to reduce exploitation. We have now launched six reports - available HERE on our website and on the IMPACS website under the banner of "Fish & Flags: Supporting Caribbean States in Moving from Threatened to Thriving." This work was made possible through the support of Oceans 5. Oceans 5 is a sponsored project of Rockafeller Philanthropy Advisors.
New Article: Recognizing coral reefs as critical infrastructure could save them
New Article: Recognizing coral reefs as critical infrastructure could save them
December 16, 2025
A new article by Auxilium's Dr. Ian M. Ralby and co-author Philippe Cousteau, published in The Diplomatic Courier, addresses why countries should designate coral reefs as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). Read article: HERE
Dr. Ian Ralby cited by Lloyd's List and Bellingcat on Russian smuggled grain
Dr. Ian Ralby cited by Lloyd's List and Bellingcat on Russian smuggled grain
December 12, 2025
A joint investigation by Lloyd's List and Bellingcat has produced an analysis of maritime movements indicating that the market for grain, smuggled by Russia out of Ukraine, has found a market in Saudi Arabia. Our President, Dr. Ian Ralby, is quoted regarding the Russian efforts to expand access to warm water ports and markets for its sanctioned and illicit trade. Read the Article: HERE
New Policy Brief: Illicit flows of gold concentrates in the maritime space
New Policy Brief: Illicit flows of gold concentrates in the maritime space
December 4, 2025
A new Policy Brief by Auxilium's Dr. David Soud offers groundbreaking insights into the "Illicit flows of gold concentrates in the maritime space." Perhaps the most overlooked arena for the illicit gold market, large quantities of gold concentrates move, hidden in plain sight, across the world's waterways with impunity. This Policy Brief is a major resource for maritime law enforcement officials and policymakers around the world. Read the Brief: HERE
New Article: Farmers Are America’s First Patriots, but Not America’s First Priority
New Article: Farmers Are America’s First Patriots, but Not America’s First Priority
December 4, 2025
Auxilium's Founder, Rohini Ralby and President, Dr. Ian Ralby teamed up to write this piece describing farmers as America's first patriots, and lamenting that the current "America First" policies are making them the country's last priority. When farmers and food get ruined by governments, the outcome is never good for society. Everyone needs to get wiser on agricultural policy, as we can live without many things, but we cannot survive without food! Read the article: HERE
Auxilium's Dr. Ian Ralby in Lloyd's List podcast on the Red Sea
Auxilium's Dr. Ian Ralby in Lloyd's List podcast on the Red Sea
December 1, 2025
Auxilium's President, Dr. Ian Ralby, lent his voice and analysis to the Lloyd's List podcast regarding the possibilities of a return to the Red Sea. As he notes, thinking the Houthis are finished would be a mistake! Have a listen: HERE
New Article: Shadow ports: how cutting off Russia’s access to maritime trade could help sanctions have real impact
New Article: Shadow ports: how cutting off Russia’s access to maritime trade could help sanctions have real impact
November 27, 2025
Auxilium's President, Dr. Ian Ralby, teamed up with Ukrainian Member of Parliament Oleg Dunda to write a powerful op-ed in Lloyd's List, arguing for a new approach to addressing the extensive "shadow fleet" that has become the lifeblood of the Russian economy. In addition focusing on the ships and the cargoes that have been sanctioned, states should look at using different levers to making ports inaccessible to the shadow fleet. Read the article: HERE
New Article: Maritime issues are pinned to what we see, not what's at sea
New Article: Maritime issues are pinned to what we see, not what's at sea
November 25, 2025
In a collaboration with Virun Lutchman of CARICOM IMPACS and Dr. Ifesenachi Okafor-Yarwood of the University of St. Andrews, Dr. Ian Ralby, our President, explores the issue of blame in the maritime domain. As part of our monthly series with The Diplomatic Courier, this piece argues that we tend to blame maritime issues on what is visible from shore, as we remain blind to the main problems - many of which are farther out to sea. The points are relevant to all those who work in maritime affairs. Read the article: HERE
Dr. David Soud lends expertise to CARICOM IMPACS Eel Trafficking Workhop
Dr. David Soud lends expertise to CARICOM IMPACS Eel Trafficking Workhop
November 19-20, 2025
As part of its initiative on Fish & Flags: Supporting Caribbean States in Moving from Threatened to Thriving, Auxilium Worldwide has been working with CARICOM IMPACS to address different areas of fisheries crime in the region. Our Head of Resource Responsibility Dr. David Soud spent several days in Barbados this week to serve as the lead subject matter expert on an Eel Trafficking Workshop Read a write-up of it: HERE
New Article: Invisible criminal commodities in the Caribbean
New Article: Invisible criminal commodities in the Caribbean
November 19, 2025
A team from Auxilium Worldwide including Dr. Ian Ralby, Dr. David Soud and Sophie Podrog have collaborated on a new piece in CIMSEC on how marine species have become a criminal commodity, trafficked in plain sight in the Caribbean. The article examines the overlooked phenomenon of eel trafficking - which has been tied to drug trafficking, money laundering and political assassination - as indicative of the broader problem. Read the article: HERE
Dr. Ian Ralby goes on Asia One to discuss the end of the US Government shutdown
Dr. Ian Ralby goes on Asia One to discuss the end of the US Government shutdown
November 13, 2025
Our President Dr. Ian Ralby went on Asia One News to discuss the end of the US Government shutdown and what challenges remain ahead. Watch the interview: HERE
Dr. Ian Ralby cited by Lloyd's List on resurgence of Somali piracy
Dr. Ian Ralby cited by Lloyd's List on resurgence of Somali piracy
November 3, 2025
As Somali piracy seems poised to resurge in the Northwest Indian Ocean, Lloyd's List turned to our President, Dr. Ian Ralby, for insights on what might be happening. As he points out, the convergence of criminal networks, Al Shabaab terrorists, and Houthi expansion could spell trouble. Read the article: HERE
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