The US has put together an international armada to deter Iranian-backed Houthi militias from Yemen from attacking shipping in the Red Sea, and this week Greece announced that it will participate in this US led mission - dubbed Operation Prosperity Guardian. Nikolas Katsimpras, a lecturer in Columbia University’s Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Program, an international affairs consultant, a veteran officer of the Hellenic Navy, and a contributor to Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the Red Sea crisis, look at why it’s significant from Greece’s perspective, and break down why is it important that Greece plays an active role in this effort.
You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:
Greek frigate to join Prosperity Guardian
How Houthi rebels are threatening global trade nexus on Red Sea
Ships rerouted by Red Sea crisis face overwhelmed African ports
Shippers have already diverted over $80 billion in cargo from the Red Sea amid fears of attacks
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