Red Sea: a hinge between West Asia and Horn of Africa
Wars and rivalries across West Asia and the Horn of Africa are increasingly becoming interconnected; as the Gaza conflict spills into the Red Sea through Houthi attacks, Sudan’s war fuels competition among Gulf states and Ethiopia seeks greater maritime access, major powers are expanding their military, diplomatic and economic presence along this critical corridor linking two volatile regions
· 7/13/2026, 9:58:22 PM· 2 min read
Wars and rivalries across West Asia and the Horn of Africa are increasingly becoming interconnected; as the Gaza conflict spills into the Red Sea through Houthi attacks, Sudan’s war fuels competition among Gulf states and Ethiopia seeks greater maritime access, major powers are expanding their military, diplomatic and economic presence along this critical corridor linking two volatile regions
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