The Houthi rebels are jeopardizing global trade and security, threatening to spark an all-out conflict between regional powers, according to an article published by McGill Journal of Political Studies.
Jack Zimakas, the author of the article explained “The Houthi rebels’ drone and missile attacks, as well as their seizure of commercial ships, have menaced 12-15% of worldwide maritime trade through the Red Sea, an artery of global trade that links Europe to the Indian Ocean through Egypt’s Suez Canal.”
Zimakas added “Whatever the present division over what constitutes “proportionate and legal action” (by the USA and U.K) in response to Houthi aggression against maritime trade and regional security, a united international front is still apparent, supported by UNSC Resolution 2722 that demands the attacks halt.