All articles tagged with #maritime access
Rocket Lab is working to transport its Neutron rocket to a Virginia spaceport, facing logistical challenges due to shallow waters and limited infrastructure. The company has requested temporary maritime access methods while awaiting federal approval for dredging a permanent channel, aiming for a 2025 launch but facing potential delays due to access issues.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's recent claim that Ethiopia has the right to demand maritime access to a Red Sea port has alarmed countries in the Horn of Africa. Abiy's confrontational language and invocation of historical claims have raised concerns about the potential for conflict in the region. His rhetoric reflects a shift away from Western powers and aligns with the assertive approaches of China and Russia in dominating strategic waters. However, Ethiopia's internal challenges, including ethnic insurgencies and political unrest, coupled with its limited military capabilities, make such a maritime stance risky and could lead to further instability in the country and the region.