02Programme pillar
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
The political dynamics of the corridor: alliances, rivalry, recognition, and the diplomacy that runs between them.
Alliances, recognition and mediation
Geopolitics & Diplomacy in detail
01The question
What this pillar asks
The corridor is contested by more actors than any map shows: coastal states, Gulf powers, and external navies with permanent interests. This pillar follows how those relationships are built, broken and mediated. It includes the unresolved questions of recognition and sovereignty that determine which governments are able to sign what.
Focus areas
- Regional alliances and power competition across the Horn, Middle East, Gulf and beyond
- State recognition, sovereignty and unrecognised territories
- Diplomatic relations between Red Sea states and international actors
- Conflict mediation, peacebuilding and negotiation strategies
Outputs
- Policy recommendations for diplomatic initiatives
- Strategic reports on alliances, negotiations and international engagement
- Briefings for multilateral organisations including the UN, AU, IGAD and the Arab League
Commission work in this pillar
Research in this area can be commissioned as a policy brief, a strategic report or a closed-door briefing.
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