Yemen’s Houthis: Impact of Red Sea Attacks on Global Economy and Counter-Terrorism Strategies

Authors

  • Davit Beradze Free University of Tbilisi

Keywords:

Houthi movement, Yemen, Red Sea attacks, counter-terrorism, Iran proxy.

Abstract

The paper deals with issues related to the security environment created by the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The article is focused on the involvement of Yemeni Houthis in the events that developed after the attack. The paper provides the history of the Houthi movement, political goals, strategy and tactics, and funding sources for the Houthi movement. The study also analyzes the reasons for the Shiite Houthis’ support for the Sunni Hamas and highlights the challenges that resulted from the attacks in the Red Sea and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. The Houthi attack in the Red Sea is analyzed at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels. The paper offers an analysis of the impact of the Houthi attack on the global economy. The study also explores the coalition efforts directed against the Houthis and is based on the theoretical principles of counter-terrorism strategies. The work summary emphasizes the certainty of a multifaceted, complex approach to solving the problem. This section provides the issue’s theoretical, academic, and scientific understanding.

Published

2024-12-24

How to Cite

Davit Beradze. 2024. “Yemen’s Houthis: Impact of Red Sea Attacks on Global Economy and Counter-Terrorism Strategies”. Free University Journal of Asian Studies, no. 6 (December). Tbilisi. https://journals.org.ge/index.php/asianstudies/article/view/182.

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