The United States and its Allies' Ability to Achieve Security in the Red Sea Under Houthi Attacks (Available in English) - (Disponible en Français)

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PhD in Political Science - Faculty of Economics and Political Science - Cairo University Senior Researcher - Center for Strategic Studies - Bibliotheca Alexandrina

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The repercussions of the Israeli war in the Gaza Strip have extended to affect the Red Sea and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which are witnessing an intense American and international military presence in response to Houthi attacks against Israeli ships or those affiliated with them. Consequently, the Middle East region has entered an unprecedented state of tension. With the Houthi launching missile attacks and drone attacks on ships in the Red Sea, and their ongoing threats coinciding with the escalating situation between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the United States and its allies have taken some measures in an attempt to deter the Houthis, anticipating the expansion of the conflict in the Red Sea. This is because it is the most important maritime passage connecting Europe to Asia and East Africa, and it hosts the world's busiest shipping lanes. This directly affects the economies of major world powers and threatens international peace and security at the present time.
The issue of securing freedom of navigation in the Red Sea is not merely a matter of power balance or defense expenditures sought by the United States and its allies. It is rather an American strategic approach in dealing with conflicts in the region and the world. Experience has shown that Washington's choices involve managing and developing conflicts, rather than resolving or ending them. Therefore, the study aims to assess the United States' and its allies' ability to protect the security of the Red Sea in light of the current Houthi attacks.

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