EP 243 : Crisis in the Red Sea | Salvatore Mercogliano | Velina's Talk

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Dr. Salvatore R. Mercogliano is an associate professor of history at Campbell University in North Carolina and adjunct professor at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. He holds a bachelor of science in marine transportation from the State University of New York Maritime College, a master’s in maritime history and nautical archaeology from East Carolina University, and a Ph.D. in military and naval history from the University of Alabama.

In this conversation Velina and Salvatore discuss the crisis that has unfolded in the Red Sea with the Houthi rebels attacking trade ships. They talk about the key players, how this will disrupt the global supply chains, what new trade routes might take prominence and more!

00:00 Intro
01:20 Overview of crisis in the red sea
06:11 Who are the key players in the crisis
15:06 The role of Northern Sea route
17:58 Sal's assessment of conduct of military operation
23:13 Trade through Dark fleets
24:15 Result of supply chain disruptions
31:16 Futher disruption of global supply chains?
38:23 New internaltion trade routes
45:02 India's Role in maritime trade
47:30 Will we see another critical situation like Red Sea in Straights of Malacca or Taiwan?
51:16 Should the US be making the case to ship owners to reflect?
55:17 Economic repercussions of the crisis in Red Sea
59:05 Closing comments

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