By Giacomo Leccese On 23 February 2026, the Council of the EU decided to extend the mandate of the EU naval operation EUNAVFOR Aspides, launched in March 2024 to safeguard the sea lines of communication (SLOC) in the Red Sea and protect European commercial vessels from Houthi attacks. Aspides has marked the most demanding naval … Continue reading “With the Shield, or On It?”: Aspides and the EU Aspirations for Sea Control
