The Sanctioned Oil Tanker Bella 1: What Happened and Why It Matters

I often see the picture of the international oil trade as being highly arranged and managed, but under it all, there exists a dark network of vessels that are tightly regulated, do business in secrecy, and are constantly monitored. An example is the oil ship Bella 1, which was sanctioned but has already attracted international attention. Sanctions imposed on the...

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