# EP 116: The Increasing US Vessel Interdiction in International Waters- Dr. Ian Ralby

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Podcast: [Conflict & Development in Africa Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conflict-development-in-africa-podcast-6690680)
Published: 2026-01-26T15:26:51+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mikelon/episodes/EP-116-The-Increasing-US-Vessel-Interdiction-in-International-Waters--Dr--Ian-Ralby-e3e72i1
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Duration seconds: 2729

## Resource

In this week’s episode, we focus on the increasing target of ‘Shadow Fleets’ and oil cargoes off the waters of Venezuela by the US and similar situations in African waters. Our guest is Dr. Ian Ralby, President of Auxilum Worldwide and a globally recognised expert in maritime law and security.

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