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| The Red Sea power struggle: Who will control Bab el-Mandeb |
| 2026-05-19 |
Text: The Red Sea Power Struggle: Who Will Control Bab el-Mandeb Control of the Bab el-Mandeb corridor will become a decisive source of power linking Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East of Asia. As developments continue to unfold, Israel appears to be moving at an accelerated pace, with support from influential states in the Horn of Africa and the Gulf. In the near future, some countries may lose strategic influence over parts of the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. A geopolitical rivalry similar to that surrounding the Strait of Hormuz may soon emerge around Bab el-Mandeb. More at the link Related: Bab el-Mandeb: 2026-05-14 Report: Houthis, with Iranian Help, Building Sophisticated Weapons Arsenal Bab el-Mandeb: 2026-05-05 With the Strait of Hormuz closed, Erdogan is turning Turkey into the hub of all routes Bab el-Mandeb: 2026-04-26 The Houthis, in alliance with Somali pirates, begin hunting the Israeli fleet |
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