From Navigational Disruptors to Ecocriminals: The Environmental Impact of the Houthi Anti-Shipping Campaign in the Red Sea
The Houthi assaults on shipping traffic in the Red Sea are deliberate acts of marine pollution and environmental destruction.
It gives me great pleasure to introduce the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW). I am deeply honored to have been appointed by our Board of Directors as the Institute’s first President to establish this new think tank because I believe that today, more than ever, we need to build bridges of understanding and cooperation across borders and cultures.
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DonateThe Houthi assaults on shipping traffic in the Red Sea are deliberate acts of marine pollution and environmental destruction.
While recent violence and the failure to get sanctions lifted are huge challenges, the agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces to integrate into state institutions helps Syria’s beleaguered interim government regain its footing.
As Tehran and Moscow deepen their nuclear and space technology collaboration, concerns over dual-use applications and regional security implications grow.
Through its careful examination of the forces shaping the evolution of Gulf societies and the new generation of emerging leaders, AGSIW facilitates a richer understanding of the role the countries in this key geostrategic region can be expected to play in the 21st century.
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