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The Challenge With the Deter and Degrade Approach in Yemen
In a month marked by ongoing strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen by the United States and sporadically the United Kingdom, a strategic confrontation unfolds in the Red Sea.
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The Houthis could inspire a new wave of piracy — and the English Channel makes us uniquely vulnerable
In an unexpected turn of events, the Houthi rebels have emerged as a significant maritime threat, catching many by surprise.
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Iranian and Hezbollah commanders help direct Houthi attacks in Yemen
Reports indicate a troubling escalation in Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, with sources revealing the active participation of commanders from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps..
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Counterpiracy Lessons for the Current Crisis in Yemen
In the past two months, the waters around Yemen have witnessed an escalation in Houthi militant attacks on merchant shipping near the Bab el Mandeb strait, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
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Israel divides the Middle East
In the Middle East, a complex power struggle is underway among three key states: Iran, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, all with varying degrees of hostility towards Israel.
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US UK airstrikes risk strengthening Houthi rebels’ position in Yemen and the region
The U.S.- and U.K.-led airstrikes on the Houthi group in Yemen on January 11, 2024, targeting approximately 60 locations across 16 sites, mark a significant development in the Middle East conflict.
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U.S.-South Korea Coordination Toward China: Maritime Security
The Taiwan Strait stands as a critical nexus in East Asia, drawing attention from South Korean observers who identify it as a potential flashpoint in US - China conflicts.
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Red Sea shipping costs rising after Houthis target more commercial vessels
As reported by Reuters, the cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea is increasing due to the escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthis on ships they believe are connected to Israel.
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