From Operation Properity Guardian to Operation Aspides, dozens of countries are militarily active in the Red Sea, and sometimes wires get crossed.
By Agnes HelouThe EU opted to start its own maritime security force in the Red Sea, despite a months-long established American-led effort. Analysts see evidence of fissures between Western partners.
By Agnes HelouThe Saudis and the Emiratis may have an obvious interest in secure shipping lanes themselves, former senior Pentagon official Mick Mulroy told Breaking Defense, “but [they] do not want to be seen as supporting Israel.”
By Agnes Helou