The global supply chain is no longer being shaped by cost alone. It’s being shaped by risk, alignment, and something less visible but far more decisive: trust. This is where nearshoring and friendshoring come in. They’re not just strategies. They’re responses to a world where trade routes can shift overnight, and long-standing corridors can suddenly…
Since November, Yemen’s Houthi rebel group has been targeting vessels passing through the Strait of Bab al-Mandab. This strait is a 20-mile (32km) wide channel that separates northeast Africa from Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula. The Strait of Bab al-Mandab is a critical maritime chokepoint, and any disruptions in this area can have significant implications…