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Med-Or Presents New Special Report on the Great Red Sea War
The event, held at the Foundation’s headquarters in Rome, explores the geopolitical developments and the economic and strategic implications of the Red Sea crisis for Italy and Europe.
On 11 November 2026, Med-Or Italian Foundation presents its new special report, “The Great Red Sea War: Conflicts, Chokepoints and New Strategic Corridors”, authored by Umberto Tavolato and Chepkorir Sambu, at its headquarters in Rome.
The publication builds on Med-Or’s longstanding research on the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa, including its 2024 special report and subsequent research and dialogue initiatives. The simultaneous crises in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb have prompted the Foundation to update its analysis, in light of their growing implications for the Mediterranean and Italy’s and Europe’s strategic interests.
The report examines the links between conflicts on both shores of the Red Sea and the wider crises in the Gulf and the Middle East, focusing on their impact on maritime trade, energy and digital infrastructure. Particular attention is given to the vulnerability of major shipping routes and the development of new economic corridors connecting Europe, Africa and Asia.
The event is divided into two sessions. The first, dedicated to geopolitical and security developments and moderated by Andrea Manciulli, features contributions from Umberto Tavolato, Luigi Di Maio, Abdul Mohammed, Cecilia Piccioni and Enrico Vignola.
The second session, moderated by Matilde Vecchioni, focuses on the economic implications and industrial prospects arising from the crisis, with the participation of Gabriele Maria Cafaro, Edoardo D’Andrea, Vittoria Villa, Gaetano Mazzitelli, Simone Nisi and Fabio Panunzi Capuano.
The event is part of Med-Or’s ongoing efforts to examine the major geopolitical developments shaping the Wider Mediterranean and foster dialogue among institutions, experts and industry representatives on the challenges affecting Italy’s and Europe’s security and economic interests.
