The Red Sea: A Strategic Basin Far Beyond the Houthi Threat

The future of maritime shipping through the corridor will be decided on land, not at sea.

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Security in the Red Sea basin is often boiled down to one thing: the Yemeni Houthi rebels’ ability to disrupt commercial shipping, particularly as the war in Iran raises concerns over maritime shipping outside the Strait of Hormuz. But the basin’s strategic landscape is increasingly shaped by broader geopolitical developments, including Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, […]

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