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Red Sea next flashpoint? Why Houthis entering Iran war signals a new threat to global trade after Hormuz

After Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a missile toward Israel, the Middle East conflict now risks entering a far more dangerous phase. The move has set off fresh alarm bells over the ...

After Hormuz, Iran threatens to block Bab el-Mandeb: Why this could be disastrous for the world

Iran has made a huge threat of blocking the Bab el-Mandeb in the Red Sea. If this happened, global trade would be affected ...
The New York Times

Red Sea Passage Remains a No-Go for Shipping Despite U.S. Action

Traffic through the Suez Canal is down about 60 percent since 2023, even after Trump-ordered attacks on the Houthis and now a cease-fire. By Peter Eavis The largest commercial shipping companies ...
The Conversation

Global power shifts are playing out in the Red Sea region: why this is where the rules are changing

The competition for global influence and control is shifting. One of the places where this dynamic is playing out is the Red Sea region, which encompasses Egypt, Eritrea, Djibouti, Sudan, Saudi Arabia ...
Fast Company

The Red Sea cable cuts expose the internet’s weak spot

Always-on internet connections have become as essential as running water, heat, and power. But a massive outage affecting Africa, Asia, and the Middle East in recent days underscores the fragility of ...