The Red Sea is one of the busiest shipping routes in the world and one that's been a source of contention for some time.
Houthi fighters in Yemen have been targeting vessels - they say - are linked to Israel since the war on Gaza began. They've also recently banned ships from the U.S. and Britain from their surrounding waters. Vessels being re-routed have caused considerable delays.
Major powers like the United States, the UK and China have found themselves pulled into the crisis.
They're also launching a multinational force to protect trade - which the EU is now joining.

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom


Guests:


Betul Dogan-Akkas - Researcher at Ankara University who examines Gulf foreign policy, security strategies and political culture.

Stavros Karamperidis - Heads the Maritime Transport Research Group at the University of Plymouth.

Farea Al-Muslimi - Research Fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House.

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