# Red Sea Geopolitics

- Canonical URL: https://afrostrategy.org/dossier/red-sea-geopolitics/
- Author: AfroStrategy
- Published: 2026-09-04
- Subjects: Africa & the World, Peace, Security & Conflict, Trade & Regional Integration, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan, Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Western Asia

> A strategic dossier on maritime security, ports, trade routes and state competition surrounding the Red Sea.

## Content

The Red Sea connects Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia through one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. This dossier examines ports, security, shipping, military access, regional diplomacy and strategic competition.