HOUTHI SHIPPING ATTACKS IN RED SEA: RAMIFICATION OF GLOBAL SHIPPING DISRUPTIONS

Abstract

As Houthi rebels in Yemen have been attacking trade boats on a regular basis, the Red Sea has grown into a hub for maritime insecurity. This abstract looks at the effects of the growing conflict on international shipping, with a special emphasis on the steps the US and the UK have done to lessen the threats. Amid a protracted struggle between the Yemeni government & its allies, the Houthi rebels have increasingly turned to maritime operations as a means of controlling the region and upsetting stability. Their strategies involve the use of missile strikes and drone attacks to target military ships, commercial vessels, and oil tankers that are passing through the vital waterway. These attacks not only immediately endanger the crew and the cargo, but they also carry the potential of upsetting important commerce lines that connect Asia, Europe, and Africa. The United States of America and the Kingdom of England have acted decisively to protect maritime safety in the region as a reaction to the growing threat. Enhanced naval patrols, information exchange with partners in the region, and targeted strikes on Houthi forces engaged in maritime aggression are all part of this. Both countries have also pushed for diplomatic measures to reduce hostilities and deal with the underlying reasons of the dispute.