Diploweb: What is the maritime dimension of the war in Gaza, from the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean?
The picture was taken from the docks of the Yemeni Coast Guard base in Aden, Yemen. Image: Kais Makhlouf, Risk Intelligence
The recent article on Diploweb by Risk Intelligence analysts Kais Makhlouf and Louis Borer delves into the maritime aspects of the Gaza conflict, highlighting its impact on the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.
The original release date of the article was on 26 May 2024, as published by Diploweb.
The article by Kais Makhlouf and Louis Borer examines the maritime implications of the Gaza conflict, emphasising the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and their broader impact on global shipping routes and piracy in the Indian Ocean. They provide a detailed analysis of how the conflict, originally regional, has had global consequences, disrupting critical shipping lanes like the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Suez Canal, and increasing freight costs as shipowners opt for longer routes.
The Houthi attacks, motivated by political and symbolic goals against Israeli interests, have led to significant decreases in maritime traffic through the Red Sea. This disruption has also created opportunities for Somali pirates to exploit the distracted international naval presence in the Indian Ocean, potentially enabling a resurgence in piracy.
Western-led naval coalitions are attempting to counter these threats, but the Houthis have shown resilience. Additionally, India's significant anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean demonstrate its growing role in regional security. The authors highlight the interconnected nature of these maritime crises and call for coordinated international efforts to address the multifaceted threats effectively.
Read full article in French here.
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