In a dramatic turn of events, Operation Prosperity Guardian, the pivotal US-led mission to secure vital merchant shipping lanes through the Red Sea, is facing another critical setback. gCaptain’s recent reports highlight a troubling trend: a glaring absence of key allies, notably including AUKUS member Australia, in this international initiative. Compounding the situation, the French Navy, a cornerstone of the coalition, has withdrawn support. This decisive move comes as US leadership faces mounting criticism among US shipowners for leaving American sailors dangerously exposed within range of Houthi forces, without adequate protection.
Geopolitics
Ben Donaldson – Action on autonomous weapons at the Summit for the Future
No surprise that Russia, the UK and US are among three of the states pushing against serious commitments to restrict the use of autonomous weapons: all major arms manufacturers. In the ‘Spoiler Alert’ substack. Read […]
Corruption
Euractiv: EU Parliament hit by ‘tsunami of lobbying’
Lobbying is a name given to corruption, which has been legalised by lawmakers who are the recipients of bribes, jobs, donations, etc Read Here Photo: Kiwiev Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication
EU politics
Politico – Don’t assume von der Leyen is coming back
The European Commission President’s path to a second term may not be as straight-forward as it first seemed. Read the article HERE.
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