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Background
Overview
Understanding the geopolitical significance of strategic waterways like Bab el-Mandeb is crucial for analyzing global trade routes, energy security, regional conflicts in West Asia, and their implications for India's economic and strategic interests.
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a strategic waterway separating Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula from Djibouti and Eritrea in the Horn of Africa, connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. It serves as the southern gateway to the Suez Canal, making it a critical maritime chokepoint for global trade and energy transit.