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How three colonial powers gained – and then lost – control over the straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb
The Portuguese, Dutch and British empires all vied for control over the vital shipping lane.
By Ibrahim Al-Marashi, IE School of Humanities, IE University; California State University San Marcos· The Conversation Africa· 10 days ago· 2 min read

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