The Mediterranean, which connects Europe, Africa and the Middle East, is once again on the frontlines of important developments - as it stands at the crossroads of multiple crises engineered by Russia as part of its effort to weaken Europe’s resolve. In addition, China and Iran are looking to make inroads into the region, while countries like Turkey have also embraced a disruptive role, challenging the existing order at sea. As the Mediterranean becomes more turbulent, what does this mean for the United States? Thibault Muzergues, the Europe & Euro-Med program director at the International Republican Institute and author of the book War in Europe?, joins Thanos Davelis to look at how the Mediterranean is becoming a contested space, what this means for the West and the US, and why Washington cannot afford to neglect this region.

Thibault Muzergues is speaking in his own capacity, and his views are not representative of the International Republican Institute.

Read Thibault Muzergues’ latest piece in War On The Rocks: The Next Mediterranean Front Line

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