• GiuseppeAndTheYeti@midwest.social
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    9 months ago

    Because with stability, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen would have control of the world’s trade through the Red Sea and Suez Canal. Making tons of money on shipping through the region. Their regional power is de facto because other countries in the region are unstable and can’t secure trade through the canal.

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      9 months ago

      how does that consolidate their power? i tought they didnt have direct influence over the canal, and are even trying to set up an alternative?

      • Arete@lemmy.world
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        9 months ago

        To anyone visualizing a comically long canal running straight through like 5 countries, you’re not actually far off. Unfortunately, it’s just a railroad to Moscow.