US ‘Allies’ Back Away From Supporting Red Sea Mission

Despite President Biden’s initiative for a robust global reaction against Houthi aggression in the Red Sea, the reluctance of allies to publicly support Operation Prosperity Guardian underscores the complex interplay of regional conflict, global maritime security, and shifting political allegiances.

Russian military expands in Africa by building bases in six countries

The Russians are trying to expand their influence in Africa. To this end, they are signing military agreements with some of the continent’s more authoritarian regimes.  The German daily newspaper Bild citing a leaked secret German Foreign Ministry report wrote that the Russians are building military bases in six African countries. The report says that […]

‘The Red Sea Diving Resort’: How Hollywood ruined a great spy story

This is a film I was anxiously anticipating since it was based on an amazing – and true – story. Israeli Mossad agents operated a diving resort in Sudan for three years as a front operation while they whisked Ethiopian Jews out of danger and into Israel. “The Red Sea Diving Resort” is directed by […]

At least 50 migrants drown as smuggler throws them into the sea

The route, across the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, takes them through Yemen, one of the world’s most dangerous war zones, where airstrikes and mortar shelling have become routine, and a cholera outbreak has affected more than 400,000 people. The migrants — average age 16 — were fleeing two desperate places, Ethiopia and Somalia. They were […]

Photos: The aftermath of the Houthi rebels’ attack on the UAE Ship ‘HSV-2 Swift’

Check out the aftermath of the Houthi rebel missile attack on the the UAE auxiliary ship ‘HSV-2 Swift’.   Below is video of the alleged attack. According to Fox News, Houthi rebels fired multiple rockets at the ship. After the incident, the U.S. sent three Navy vessels to assist the UAE. The U.S. Navy dispatched three warships near the […]