The New Middle East and Africa: The Red Sea Change of Command

Moscow has moved rapidly to rebuild its influence in the Horn of Africa — and Africa generally — to position itself for “Cold War II”, and Washington is attempting to catch up.

The New Middle East and Africa: The Red Sea Change of Command
Russian Federation Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (left) meets in Asmara, the Eritrean capital, on January 26, 2023, with Eritrean Pres. Isayas Afewerke, developing lines of cooperation on a wide range of issues, but, significantly, offering naval and air basing capabilities to the Russian Armed Forces