This month’s issue of the Monthly Intelligence Report covers incidents that took place between October 1 - 31, 2022, in three focus regions:

• West Africa

• Western Indian Ocean (including the Persian Gulf)

• South East Asia

Focus topic: The Israel - Lebanon maritime deal

The agreement between Lebanon and Israel to demarcate their maritime border will allow for natural gas production as well as further exploration. However, the deal remains a controversial political subject in both countries. This month’s focus section provides a short look at the background and the immediate implications as well as potential threats in the near to medium term.

In addition, the report provides a brief update on the maritime implications of the war in Ukraine.

This month's risk and threat assessment

In the report's assessment, the main incidents are put into a broader context to highlight current threat levels and potential changes for maritime operations. Moreover, the report includes forecasts that cover the main concerns in the coming weeks.