For Saudi Arabia, the Gaza war is definitely a real security challenge and they want to see a permanent ceasefire as soon as possible for several reasons
Cinzia Bianco comments on Saudi Arabia’s new foreign and regional policy and the implications of the new diplomacy on the regional chessboard
It is hard to believe that the Houthis have the capabilities and technology to strike submarine cables at that depth
Alberto Rizzi comments on the attack on the submarine cables and the alleged Houthi involvement
The latest information suggests that it is plausible that it was Rubymar, the cargo ship that drifted and then sank after being hit by Houthi missiles, that damaged the cables
Alberto Rizzi comments on the damage to the four cables in the Red Sea where a quarter of Internet traffic between Europe and Asia passes through
It is a well-armed and well-trained group that knows the territory very well and uses guerrilla techniques, being supplied by Iran
Cinzia Bianco speaks on the Red Sea crisis and the consequences of the Houthi attacks on a regional scale
Submarine and surface drones are much more complex to develop and build than aerial ones and it is unlikely that the Houthis have a large number of them in their arsenal
Kuwait’s alignment on regional issues is absolutely pro-Western, especially pro-US, as it is a state that favours stability
Although Imec is more of a complementary option than an alternative to Suez, it would ease the pressure on the canal by providing an additional route for certain types of goods
The agreement strengthens Italy’s position as an energy bridge between North Africa and Northern Europe, not only for gas, but also for hydrogen in the future
Alberto Rizzi comments on the energy market situation and Italy’s role in the gas agreement between VNG H&V and SONATRACH
What can be done is to create ‘alternative routes’ to the Red Sea, which is one of the most important bottlenecks for data traffic as well, and not just maritime traffic
Alberto Rizzi comments on the tlc cable alert and the creation of alternative routes to the Red Sea
It is the war in Gaza that is driving [Houthi] actions
