Safeguarding Western Maritime Infrastructure: Lessons from the MH17 Tragedy

Executive Summary The integrity of Western critical maritime infrastructure (CMI) faces escalating threats from state-sponsored and hybrid aggression, underscoring an urgent need for robust protective measures. The tragic downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014 by a Russian Buk missile, which killed 298 innocent people, serves as a profound and enduring lesson. Despite conclusive …