To understand what is at stake in Bab-al-Mandeb, we first need to understand the impact of the situation on global trade. World seaborne trade Today, approximately 90% of the world’s trade is conducted by sea. Alfred Mahan, the renowned strategist considered the father of naval dominance theory, likened seas to highways. Seas are the widest … Continue reading On the importance of the Bab el Mandeb Strait