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Red Sea Geopolitics: The Battle for the Bab el-Mandeb | Somaliland | UPSC Prelims

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

Israel’s move to recognise Somaliland is best understood through the lens of “maritime choke points” specifically the Bab el-Mandeb. This narrow strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, acting as a jugular vein for global trade and energy supplies. Somaliland is not just…

Venezuela Oil Reserves and Disputes UPSC

December 31, 2025January 9, 2026

US administration ordered a naval “quarantine” (blockade) of Venezuelan oil exports to cut off government revenue. This has led to a massive US military buildup in the Caribbean and the interception of tankers, sparking emergency UN Security Council meetings. Designation as a “Foreign Terrorist Organization” The US government recently designated…