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The Red Sea link : geo-economic projections, shifting alliances, and the threats to maritime trade flows
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Middle East Directions (MED); 2021/12; Regional Security Initiative
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NARBONE, Luigi, WIDDERSHOVEN, Cyril, The Red Sea link : geo-economic projections, shifting alliances, and the threats to maritime trade flows, Middle East Directions (MED), 2021/12, Regional Security Initiative - https://hdl.handle.net/1814/72105
Abstract
The Red Sea region is becoming increasingly important in global geopolitics. Given its importance for global trade and security, growing geo-economic projections, military rivalries and the risk of confrontation between key regional players and international actors are growing and could have far-reaching and disruptive repercussions. This report explores the critical economic and security issues that link littoral, regional and international powers to the Red Sea region. It shows how efforts by countries in the broader Gulf region and external powers to extend their influence to the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa can produce a potential new conflict zone. It concludes by offering some reflections on how to promote regional security and economic development in the region, with a view to minimising the risk of conflict and increasing opportunities for cooperation