Coronavirus, Naval Forces, and Maritime Security in the Strait of Hormuz
Western naval operations already are disrupted by the pandemic, which Iran may view as an opportunity to increase its activities in the Gulf.
Jean-Loup Samaan
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Jean-Loup Samaan is an associate professor in strategic studies at the UAE National Defense College. The views expressed do not reflect those of the UAE National Defense College, the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, nor any government.
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