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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.
March 27, 2024
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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.
March 14, 2024
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Tackling the Houthi Drone Threat with AI

In the strategic Red Sea and Suez Canal route, critical for 10% of global trade, Houthi rebel drone attacks have unveiled deficiencies in ship alert systems, creating a perilous environment for..
March 08, 2024
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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..
March 05, 2024
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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.
February 29, 2024
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Red Sea Security Crisis Affects a Widening Swath of the Global Economy

The Houthi missile attacks in the Red Sea are causing a significant impact on maritime commerce, extending beyond liner shipping to wet bulk, dry bulk, car carriers, and LNG trades.
February 20, 2024
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Xi And The Red Sea: Protect Iran Or China’s Economy?

In the turbulent aftermath of a relentless US bombing campaign targeting Iranian proxies, striking over 85 locations in response to a fatal drone attack in Jordan, the specter of a regional..
February 08, 2024
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Africa’s oceans could pay dearly for the Red Sea Crisis

The Red Sea crisis has escalated beyond its immediate impact on global trade, extending its tentacles into a broader environmental quandary.
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Deep Dive: Why western airstrikes will likely empower the Houthis

The Iran-backed Houthis, formally known as the Ansarullah movement, have intensified attacks on vessels in the Red Sea since November 2023, targeting shipping related to Israel in an attempt to..
January 31, 2024
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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.
January 29, 2024