Greece and the Red Sea crisis

The US has put together an international armada to deter Iranian-backed Houthi militias from Yemen from attacking shipping in the Red Sea, and this week Greece announced that it will participate in this US led mission - dubbed Operation Prosperity Guardian. Nikolas Katsimpras, a lecturer in Columbia University’s Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Program, an international affairs consultant, a veteran officer of the Hellenic Navy, and a contributor to Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the Red Sea crisis, look at why it’s significant from Greece’s perspective, and break down why is it important that Greece plays an active role in this effort.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greek frigate to join Prosperity GuardianHow Houthi rebels are threatening global trade nexus on Red SeaShips rerouted by Red Sea crisis face overwhelmed African portsShippers have already diverted over $80 billion in cargo from the Red Sea amid fears of attacksGreece plans to raise up to €10 bln from debt markets in 2024Turkey Puts Sweden’s NATO Bid Back on Agenda Next WeekTurkish commission to meet next week to discuss Swedish NATO bid