Trade Wars Are Reshaping Red Sea Power Dynamics

Gulf involvement in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea corridor has entered a significant new phase, and one that is set to be more permanent and less accountable. This week’s activity, including a new Emirati delegation to Somaliland and renewed Saudi engagement around the Red Sea Council, confirms that Abu Dhabi and Riyadh are deepening their competing models of influence across this strategic zone. The shift isn’t new, but the scale and pace are clearly accelerating. The concern now is structural. Gulf-backed deals are locking in…