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If the Gaza War Continues, Will the Houthis Mine the Gateways to the Red Sea?

Naval mines, a historically low-cost yet effective weapon of asymmetric warfare, remain a formidable threat in maritime conflicts.
December 03, 2024
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The Ship Operators Shrugging Off Houthi Attacks

As major shipping operators continue to steer clear of the Red Sea due to heightened risks, some companies, are launching new services in this perilous waterway.
November 21, 2024
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The Neglected Domain - Part 2

As NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary, the alliance faces the critical challenge of enhancing its maritime capabilities to counter an increasingly aggressive Russia.
August 08, 2024
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NATO in the Crosshairs of the Houthis

The Houthis' anti-shipping activities in Yemen, involving the deployment of mines, UAVs, USVs, and missile strikes, pose significant threats to NATO member countries.
August 05, 2024
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Fine sentiments are no defence to Houthi missiles

World Toilet Day, with its impactful slogan, highlighted the plight of billions lacking modern sanitation.
July 22, 2024
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Houthi Ship Attacks Pose a Longer-Term Challenge to Regional Security and Trade Plans

The Washington Institute has reported an escalating threat to commercial shipping in the Red Sea, particularly since the onset of the Gaza war and Operation Prosperity Guardian.
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The Houthis Escalate and Expand the War

In early June, the Houthis arrested several United Nations and international NGO employees, accusing them of being part of an “American-Israeli spy cell.”
July 12, 2024
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Pirates, Middle East instability and drought disrupt the world’s ports

The ports of Algeciras in Spain and Tanger Med in Morocco, situated on opposite sides of the Gibraltar Strait, are experiencing significant strain due to recent disruptions in global shipping routes.
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Escalation Beneath the Waves: The Looming Threat of Houthi UUVS in the Red Sea

The Red Sea, a crucial artery for global trade, faces a new menace in the form of Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs) deployed by Yemen's Houthi rebels.
May 23, 2024
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Does manipulating AIS data help ships avoid Houthi attacks?

The Red Sea poses a significant challenge for shipping companies. They are caught between the risk of Houthi missile attacks when passing through the Suez Canal and the added expense of..