Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco is a researcher who focuses on the security affairs of the Gulf region. He is also an analyst at Gulf State Analytics, a Washington-based geopolitical risk consultancy. He tweets at: @mazz_Leonardo.
Analysis
The Mixed Record of U.S. Aircraft Carriers in the Middle East
The protracted presence of aircraft carrier strike groups has only partially restored U.S. deterrence and comes with significant economic and strategic costs.
Iran’s Naval Exercises and Dual Messaging
Iran’s first naval exercise since the June conflict with Israel was meant to project strength and ability to threaten the regional interests of Gulf states while avoiding military confrontation with the United States and Israel.
Kuwait’s Naval Modernization Push
Kuwait is working to ensure its naval forces can protect its economic interests, uphold its sovereignty, and contribute meaningfully to multilateral security initiatives.
UAE Defense Industry Ambitions
The “Make It in the Emirates” forum showcased how far the UAE’s growing defense manufacturing capabilities and ambitions have come – and how far they have left to go.
From Navigational Disruptors to Ecocriminals: The Environmental Impact of the Houthi Anti-Shipping Campaign in the Red Sea
The Houthi assaults on shipping traffic in the Red Sea are deliberate acts of marine pollution and environmental destruction.
Emirati and Saudi Ambitions for Next-Generation Fighters
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are looking to next-gen tech and ultramodern combat aircraft to give them a military edge on adversaries.
