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Every place Horizon Geopolitics mentions in "The Bab el-Mandeb Strait Explained", mapped
// THE CRUX The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait is a vital global chokepoint linking the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean, essential for international commerce, oil transport, and regional geopolitics.
22 places, in order of mention
| 00:00 | Bab-el-Mandeb Strait | The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, translating as 'Gate of Tears' |
| 00:06 | Yemen | between the coasts of Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula |
| 00:07 | Arabian Peninsula | on the Arabian Peninsula |
| 00:08 | Djibouti | and Djibouti and Eritrea in the Horn of Africa |
| 00:09 | Eritrea | and Eritrea in the Horn of Africa |
| 00:10 | Horn of Africa | in the Horn of Africa |
| 00:12 | Red Sea | The strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden |
| 00:13 | Gulf of Aden | to the Gulf of Aden and serves as a critical passage |
| 00:17 | Suez Canal | vessels heading to or from the Suez Canal |
| 00:19 | Mediterranean Sea | links the Mediterranean Sea with the Indian Ocean |
| 00:20 | Indian Ocean | with the Indian Ocean |
| 00:39 | Europe | includes much of Europe and Asia's trade |
| 00:40 | Asia | and Asia's trade with the Middle East |
| 00:41 | Middle East | with the Middle East and Africa |
| 00:42 | Africa | the Middle East and Africa |
| 00:58 | Persian Gulf | especially from the Persian Gulf pass through |
| 01:43 | United States | European and American markets |
| 02:15 | Saudi Arabia | like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran |
| 02:16 | United Arab Emirates | the UAE, and Iran are deeply interested |
| 02:17 | Iran | and Iran are deeply interested in the control |
| 02:29 | China | including China and the United States |
| 02:32 | Djibouti | military bases in nearby Djibouti |