Djibouti, a GeoStrategic Location for Foreign Powers Military Bases

Djibouti, a country located at the entrance to Bab al-Mandab, where 30% of world trade passes, has become an international phenomenon due to the multiplicity of military bases operating on its territory. The strategic location of Djibouti is a critical factor in attracting global powers to establish bases and deploy their forces in this African country. These foreign military bases play a key role in maintaining the security of the country, given the turbulent situation in Yemen and Somalia, the exacerbation of piracy in the western Indian Ocean and the Horn of Africa, in addition to the establishment of strongholds…