New Mideast Bloc: Red Sea Security or Just More US Arms Sales?
According to The New Arab , a new military alliance is 'taking shape' between Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Somalia, allegedly in response to Israeli and Emirati influence in the Red Sea. One might wonder if 'influence' is the polite term for 'profiting immensely from instability.' This isn't just about regional power dynamics; it's also about Washington's continued push to isolate Iran and secure
critical shipping lanes, often at the expense of local populations. Consider that the US maintains vast military installations in the region, including Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, a mere stone's throw from these new maritime 'threats.' Historically, Saudi and Egyptian 'security' initiatives have often served US strategic interests and provided a convenient justification for multi-billion dollar
arms deals. For example, during the Yemen conflict, US military aid to Saudi Arabia skyrocketed even as humanitarian crises deepened. One might ask if this new bloc is truly for regional stability, or if it's simply another mechanism for Lockheed Martin and Raytheon to hit their quarterly targets. After all, nothing says 'peace' like more advanced weaponry flooding a volatile area, does it?