The small nation of Djibouti, situated at the centre of geopolitical power struggles

Thursday, Apr 16, 2026

Der Standard

Djibouti, a small East African nation, is caught in geopolitical power struggles and trade route threats.

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Djibouti, a small East African nation, is situated at the center of geopolitical power struggles due to numerous foreign military bases and its location on an important trade route that faces renewed threats. The Iranian military has threatened to block the Red Sea trade route if the US continues to obstruct shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz for Iranian vessels, which would directly affect Djibouti.

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