Control of the Red Sea

While the attention of the world is focused on conflicts in Asia and central Africa, the Communist powers have been increasing their efforts to control the Middle East. The trouble in Aden and Yemen is well known. Less well understood, however, is the attempt on the part of Russia to gain control of the Red Sea.

Terrorism in Aden in an attempt to force the British from the protectorate precipitously could well lead to further pressures to force the French from Djibouti, opening both of these strategic ports to Communist influence or control.

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While the attention of the world is focused on conflicts in Asia and central Africa, the Communist powers have been increasing their efforts to control the Middle East. The trouble in Aden and Yemen is well known. Less well understood, however, is the attempt on the part of Russia to gain control of the Red Sea.

Terrorism in Aden in an attempt to force the British from the protectorate precipitously could well lead to further pressures to force the French from Djibouti, opening both of these strategic ports to Communist influence or control.