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 Guardian

How Houthi rebels are threatening global trade nexus on Red Sea

Ships rerouted by Red Sea crisis face overwhelmed African ports

Shippers have already diverted over $80 billion in cargo from the Red Sea amid fears of attacks

Greece plans to raise up to €10 bln from debt markets in 2024

Turkey Puts Sweden’s NATO Bid Back on Agenda Next Week

Turkish commission to meet next week to discuss Swedish NATO bid