Bab al-Mandab at the Crossroads: The Next Pressure Point in the Middle East Energy War
The Strait of Hormuz for years has taken the center of discussion when it comes to energy security in the Middle East. But the increased tension in the Persian Gulf over shipping is creating another very significant shipping route of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The 18-mile wide Red Sea-to-Gulf of Aden strait is at the crossroads of global shipping, regional …

