Power Competition in the Red Sea: Testing the Post-Liberal International Order (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781350426290)

The Red Sea is rapidly becoming a highly contested zone, where traditional and emerging global powers are vying for influence and control. In this book, Federico Donelli explores the dynamics of this new scramble for Africa, analyzing the interests, agendas, and threats of extra-regional players, with a particular focus on China and the United States. Using a range of International Relations theories, the book delves into the economic, geopolitical, and security issues driving this competition, including the strategic importance of shipping routes and the threat of terrorism and transnational crime. By examining the alliances and military presence of great powers in the region, Donelli seeks to predict the outcomes of this engagement and the impact it will have on the current and future global power balances. A must-read for scholars and policy-makers alike, this book offers a timely and insightful analysis of the rapidly changing security environment in the Red Sea.

Author: Federico Donelli
ISBN-10: 1350426296
ISBN-13: 9781350426290
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English
Published: 10/16/2025
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.69d